Graduate Trainee - Data Science

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development

Data science tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Trainee in Data Science to work remotely from anywhere. You will apply machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization to solve business problems on challenging projects and develop practical analytics skills.

A strong quantitative background and proficiency in Python or R, plus SQL knowledge, are essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to impactful projects from our Randburg operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming in Python or R with relevant libraries.
• Knowledge of SQL and databases; familiarity with ML concepts.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, processing, and transforming large datasets for analysis.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Create compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data-driven solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and ML.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Statistics

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in related quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Join our client's innovative team as a Graduate Trainee in Data Science. This fully remote role is perfect for individuals with a strong quantitative background and a passion for extracting insights from complex datasets. You will work on challenging projects, applying machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and data visualization to solve business problems. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your data science skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, working from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge advancements from our Randburg base.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, processing, and transforming large datasets for analysis.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Create compelling data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data-driven solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning.

Requirements

• Master's degree or a strong Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with databases.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work remotely effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility.
• Access to advanced data science tools and platforms.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional development.
• Exposure to impactful projects in a rapidly evolving field, managed from our Randburg operations.