Remote Junior Data Scientist — ML & AI Research

Placements24; Amesville (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Scientist for a fully remote role with a cutting-edge AI research firm. You will develop ML models, preprocess large datasets, and communicate results to stakeholders.

This remote position emphasizes independent work, a strong quantitative background, and ongoing learning in a global team. Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in a data-related field, proficiency in Python or R, experience with Scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch, SQL, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Strong ML, statistics, and data mining knowledge.
• Proficiency in Python or R for analysis.
• Experience with Scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• SQL and relational database experience.
• Familiarity with Spark or Hadoop is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Continuous learning and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models for predictive analysis.
• Clean, preprocess, and transform large datasets from diverse sources.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover insights and identify key variables.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and validate model performance.
• Visualize data and model results to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and engineers on deployment and integration.
• Stay abreast of latest research and advancements in data science and AI.
• Contribute to data pipelines and analytical frameworks.
• Document methodologies, code, and results meticulously.
• Participate actively in virtual team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Remote Work

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Data Scientist for a fully remote role with a cutting-edge AI research firm. You will develop ML models, preprocess large datasets, and communicate results to stakeholders.

This remote position emphasizes independent work, a strong quantitative background, and ongoing learning in a global team. Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in a data-related field, proficiency in Python or R, experience with Scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch, SQL, and familiarity with