Commercialization Data Analyst

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Research & Innovation seeks candidates for a new entry-level data science position working with large datasets to analyze and connect new scientific discoveries with potential commercialization opportunities. Prospective candidates will possess experience working with terabyte-size datasets and be adept working with applicable software and LLM-based tools. The position will report to and work closely with the Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and External Engagement. The new Cornell Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will bring together related programs, incubators, and centers with the aim of boosting university efforts to commercialize breakthrough scientific discoveries. Matt Marx, vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation, and external engagement, serves as founding director of the new center that will include Entrepreneurship at Cornell, the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the Praxis Center for Venture Development, the Center for Life Science Ventures, and the Center for Technology Licensing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science or data analytics; an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education also may be considered
Keen understanding of software development
Demonstrated facility with software tools for merging and reporting on terabyte-size datasets, including programming languages like Python and LLM-based tools like Claude Code, Grok Build, and Codex
Experience with multithreaded program design
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing

Nice To Haves

Interest in science and innovation
Familiarity with datasets relating to innovation and academia, such as patents and academic publications

Responsibilities

Developing, documenting, and maintaining datasets related to the production and commercialization of scientific discoveries
Conducting analyses to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and engagement initiatives with corporations and alumni
Assisting other campus entities in the adoption and use of large datasets for their own needs
Supporting efforts by Cornell IT and the Cornell AI Initiative to incorporate dataset products into dashboards, websites, and other resources for faculty and staff use
Staying abreast of and recommending improvements to data sources, including LinkedIn, PitchBook, and OpenAlex

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Two additional floating holidays
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program