Senior AI & Data Science Research Scientist

NielsenIQ; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 260,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead AI and data science initiatives in a global R&D setting. You will architect and prototype innovative ML/AI methodologies, supervise end-to-end R&D projects, and collaborate across operations, data science, and product teams, delivering rigorous scientific results and publishable documentation.

The role emphasizes strong Python, big data tooling, and English communication, with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Domain knowledge across programming, software engineering / UI & UX / multivariate statistics / ML / deep learning & Agentic AI / time-series analysis / sampling theory.
• High proficiency in Python and working with large-scale databases (SQL, Hadoop, pySpark), statistical packages (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn), and CI/CD practices (Docker, Unix, AKS).
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration in English; demonstrated written work and public presentations.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adopt new technologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new methodologies, research directions, prototype solutions, and quantify their improvement with rigorous scientific methods in the ML/AI space.
• Own all the phases of an R&D project or process improvement, including conceptualization, design, prototyping, documentation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with operations, technology, other data scientists, and internal stakeholders during all project phases.
• Deliver high quality, publication-level documentation of new methodologies and best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders on objectives, scope, execution, data exchange, and outcomes for assigned projects.
• Participate in and actively contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Python

SQL

Big data

Pandas/NumPy/Scikit-Learn

AzureML/DataBricks

Docker/AKS/CI-CD

Git

English communication

Education

PhD in Data Science/Math/Statistics/Engineering/CS

Tools

SQL

Hadoop/pySpark

AzureML

DataBricks

Docker

Unix

AKS

Git/GitHub

Job description

NielsenIQ is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead AI and data science initiatives in a global R&D setting. You will architect and prototype innovative ML/AI methodologies, supervise end-to-end R&D projects, and collaborate across operations, data science, and product teams, delivering rigorous scientific results and publishable documentation.

The role emphasizes strong Python, big data tooling, and English communication, with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation in a