Graduate Trainee Data Scientist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Professional development

Conference access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking highly motivated Graduate Trainee Data Scientists for a fully remote position. You will work with large datasets to extract insights, drive decisions, and collaborate with experienced data scientists on predictive modeling, ML projects, and visualizations.

This role requires a strong quantitative background, proficiency in Python or R, and a passion for data. You will contribute to production deployments and stay current with AI advancements in a remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience in libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn.
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with SQL and data querying.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, transforming, and preparing large datasets for analysis.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Perform data mining and exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Contribute to the development of data visualizations and dashboards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production environments.

Skills

Quantitative background

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Remote work collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking highly motivated and analytically gifted Graduate Trainee Data Scientists for a fully remote position. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization and embark on a career in data science, working with large datasets to extract valuable insights and drive business decisions. You will collaborate with experienced data scientists and engineers, contributing to predictive modeling, machine learning projects, and data visualization efforts. We are looking for individuals with a strong quantitative background, a passion for data, and a drive to innovate within a remote-first culture that values collaboration and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, transforming, and preparing large datasets for analysis.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Perform data mining and exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Contribute to the development of data visualizations and dashboards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy models into production environments.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and AI and share knowledge with the team.

Requirements

• A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms , statistical modeling, and data mining techniques.
• Experience with database querying languages like SQL.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working effectively in a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge data science projects.
• Support for professional development, including conferences and online courses.
• A flexible and supportive remote work culture.
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making in a leading organization.