Data Scientist - Machine Learning for Research

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Flexible hours

Access to computing resources

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist to join a remote-first research team. You will develop and deploy ML models toextract insights from complex scientific datasets and collaborate with researchers globally.

Ideal candidates have advanced degrees and strong Python/R skills, with experience in TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms. Flexible work hours and powerful computing resources support breakthroughs and growth.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Data Science, CS, statistics, math, or related field.
• Proven experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
• Strong programming in Python or R with ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models on large scientific datasets.
• Identify patterns and correlations to inform research hypotheses and strategies.
• Collaborate with domain experts and translate research challenges into data science problems.
• Design experiments to validate model performance and impact.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly via reports and visualizations.

Skills

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Education

PhD or Master's in Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and innovative Data Scientist to join their advanced remote-first research team. This role is instrumental in leveraging machine learning and statistical modeling to extract actionable insights from complex scientific datasets, driving breakthrough discoveries. You will work on challenging problems, developing predictive models and analytical solutions that shape the future of our research endeavors. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-driven individual to make a significant impact, collaborate with leading researchers globally, and thrive in a flexible, remote working environment that fosters continuous innovation and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to analyze large scientific datasets.
• Identify patterns, trends, and correlations within data to inform research hypotheses and strategies.
• Collaborate with domain experts to understand research challenges and translate them into data science problems.
• Design and implement experiments to validate model performance and impact.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and effectively to diverse audiences through reports and visualizations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in applying machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, with expertise in libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed for remote employees.
• Flexible work hours and the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Access to powerful computing infrastructure and cutting-edge data science tools.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, innovative research projects.
• A dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking remote work culture.