Analytics Professional at Columbia University

Compensation

$2,000 – $3,000/yr

Location: New York, New York
Type: Part-time
Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Description

Columbia University is seeking part-time analytics professionals to join as an Associate for a graduate-level course on Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIOT). This role involves providing subject matter expertise, supporting instructional processes, attending classes, leading breakout sessions, facilitating discussions, evaluating student work, monitoring student concerns, and assisting with overall course management. The course focuses on IoT technologies integrated with AI and robotic systems, emphasizing practical applications and ethical considerations.

Required Skills

Python
Jupyter
pandas
matplotlib
AI fundamentals
machine learning applications

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Analytics, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Required Previous Experiences: 2+ years of professional experience in IoT/embedded systems, edge computing, cloud IoT platforms, data analytics/ML, or adjacent industries such as smart devices, manufacturing/IIoT, or healthcare IoT.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in university teaching or TA, particularly in graduate/professional programs.
Teaching/TA experience in project-based or lab-based courses.
Proficiency with MicroPython for device programming.
Practical skills with Thonny, UIFlow2, or VS Code, serial/USB drivers (e.g., CP210x), and a macOS/Windows terminal.
Hands-on familiarity with ESP32-class microcontrollers (M5Stack Core2 preferred) and MQTT publish/subscribe patterns.
Working knowledge of AWS IoT Core (Things, certificates/policies, device shadows) and comfort with basic AWS services like S3, QuickSight/Athena/Glue.