Amazon is looking for talented Postdoctoral Scientists to join the World Wide Fulfillment by Amazon team for a one-year, full-time research position. This Postdoctoral Scientist will innovate in key areas of machine learning and recommender systems.
We experiment and innovate relentlessly. Science is core in our offering to shoppers, advertisers and customers. Our scientists apply machine learning, optimization, causal modeling and game theory at scale to enhance the customer experience, help advertisers reach relevant audiences, and support brand building. We are seeking talented scientists to invent cutting-edge techniques in a variety of areas and innovate on behalf of shoppers, advertisers, and customers.
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
* Work closely with a senior science advisor, collaborate with other scientists and engineers, and be part of Amazon’s vibrant and diverse global science community.
* Publish your innovation in top-tier academic venues and hone your presentation skills.
* Be inspired by challenges and opportunities to invent cutting-edge techniques in your area(s) of expertise.
About the team
The key role that third-party sellers play in Amazon’s supply chain is integral to our mission of offering the Earth’s largest selection and lowest prices. FBA is a service that enables third-party sellers to outsource order fulfillment to Amazon, and leverage Amazon’s world-class facilities to provide customers Prime delivery promise. By partnering with Amazon, sellers benefit from powerful, cost-effective solutions that leverage our scale and technology, gain access to Prime members worldwide, increase their sales, and have more time to continue inventing amazing products for customers.
The FBA team is the core group in charge of fulfillment, inventory management and optimization, pricing, and a diverse range of operational recommendation services for sellers, as well as building the internal resource management systems. We strive to understand seller behavior and experiences while developing automated tools, recommendations, policies, and incentives that help them grow their businesses. Through our science-based products and services, we empower sellers with the resources they need to succeed.
