Senior AI & Data Science Research Scientist (R&D)

NielsenIQ; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ Bogotá is seeking a PhD-level Data Scientist to drive research, development, and deployment of advanced statistical/ML/AI methodologies across NIQ products and processes. You will lead end-to-end R&D projects, collaborate with global teams, and deliver rigorous, publication-quality documentation.

The role requires deep expertise in multivariate statistics, ML/DL, big data tooling, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with outstanding analytical expertise and strong technical skills. At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Domain expert knowledge in multiple areas of the following: programming, software engineering / UI & UX / multivariate statistics (parametric/non-parametric) / machine learning / deep learning & Agentic AI / trend & time-series analysis / sampling theory
• Critical and innovative thinking coupled with strong analytical skills focused on experimentation and hypothesis testing
• High proficiency in Python programming (without AI assistance) and working with large-scale databases (e.g., SQL, Hadoop, pySpark, etc), statistical packages (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn), and unit testing. Experience with AzureML, DataBricks, and CI/CD (Docker, Unix, AKS) best practices
• Able to work in virtual environment and comfortable with git (Github) processes, including PRs and code conflict resolution
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills in the English language with a record of written materials and public presentations (e.g., papers, conferences, patents, tutorials, substack, etc)
• A continuously learner willing to experiment 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
• Work closely and collaborate with experienced teams in operations, technology, other data scientists, and internal stakeholders during all phases of a project
• Deliver high quality, academic 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 programming

SQL / Big Data

Machine learning / AI

Statistics / Mathematics

Experimentation / hypothesis testing

English communication

Education

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

Tools

AzureML

DataBricks

CI/CD (Docker, Unix, AKS)

Git / GitHub

Pandas / NumPy / Scikit-Learn

Job description

NIQ Bogotá is seeking a PhD-level Data Scientist to drive research, development, and deployment of advanced statistical/ML/AI methodologies across NIQ products and processes. You will lead end-to-end R&D projects, collaborate with global teams, and deliver rigorous, publication-quality documentation.

The role requires deep expertise in multivariate statistics, ML/DL, big data tooling, and strong communication in English.