Job Opening at Ventana Systems, Inc.

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Bob Eberlein
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Job Opening at Ventana Systems, Inc.

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Ventana Systems, Inc. builds simulations models of complex situations
to help organizations choose the best policies and investments, as
judged by the outcomes that define the organization’s success. We
concentrate on top-level problems of corporations, government, the
economy, and the environment. We are seeking Ph.D.-level modelers
to join us.


Job Description:

Ventana modelers

* determine technology suitable to client needs,
* develop project plans and proposals, and present to clients,
* work with clients to identify and analyze historical data and
information,
* design, create, test and install model systems, and
* help clients apply model systems to making decisions.

Modelers work from home, but travel to client sites, typically
between 2 and 8 days per month.


Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with

1. A PhD in an analytical field
2. Experience defining and creating simulation models
3. Experience with stochastic control, or similar background in
relationships between model uncertainties and data uncertainties
4. Skill in verbal and written communication
5. Commitment to meeting client expectations
6. Capacity for self-directed and independent effort
7. Desire to thrive in a collegial and expert environment

Interest and background in programming or database programming are
useful, but not required.


About Ventana:

Ventana was founded in 1985 to help organizations make better decisions
by advancing the standards of modeling technology and practice. A small,
expert group, Ventana's consultants have backgrounds in modeling,
psychology, economics, engineering, operations research, and the physical
sciences, each with from ten to more than thirty years' experience.
Ventana® models inform high-stakes decisions in leading companies,
research institutions, and government. For descriptions of past and
current modeling work,

please visit http://www.ventanasystems.com.


Contact:

Laura Peterson, President, at laura@vensim.com or (978) 456-3069.
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