Data Scientist / Student Project Mentor

Fortray Global Services Ltd; Lahore; On-site; PKR 13,950,893 - 27,901,786; Full time

Job summary

Fortray Global Services Ltd is seeking a Data Scientist / Student Mentor to provide guidance on data science projects in a fully remote setting. Responsibilities include mentoring students, offering insights on data analysis and model building, and analyzing complex datasets. Applicants should have a relevant degree, proficient skills in Python, R, and SQL, and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Python, R, SQL, and relevant data science libraries.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide students on their data science projects.
• Provide advice on project planning, data cleaning, analysis, and model development.
• Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Title

Data Scientist / Student Mentor

Location

Fully Remote

Equipment & Workspace

Must have a 2‑to‑3 hour backup, 22‑24” monitor with HDMI cable, a table, chair, and a quiet place to work.

Timings

• Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM BST
• Saturday: 10 AM to 3 PM BST

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide students on their data science, machine learning, and analytics projects.
• Provide expert advice on project planning, data collection, cleaning, analysis, and model development.
• Review and provide feedback on code, reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Assist students in choosing appropriate methodologies, tools, and frameworks based on project goals.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one or group sessions to resolve doubts and provide direction.
• Stay up‑to‑date with academic and industry trends in data science and integrate relevant practices into mentorship.
• Maintain documentation of project support activities and student progress.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Build, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models for classification, regression, clustering, and recommendation systems.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and automated reporting systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define problems, design experiments, and interpret results.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through data visualizations, dashboards, and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Python, R, SQL, and relevant data science libraries.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data preprocessing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Prior experience in academic support, tutoring, or educational content creation is a plus.