Remote Senior Data Scientist - ML for R&D Innovation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specialized in machine learning to lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge ML solutions for R&D initiatives. The role supports a fully remote team and requires collaboration with scientists and engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical modeling, deep learning, and practical ML applications to scientific challenges, with 7+ years in the field and experience with Python/R and

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data science and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python or R and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning models.
• Experience with data manipulation tools (Pandas, NumPy, SQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement advanced machine learning models and algorithms for R&D applications.
• Analyze and preprocess large, complex datasets from diverse scientific sources.
• Collaborate with research scientists and engineers to identify ML opportunities and define project goals.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines and ML workflows.
• Evaluate and validate model performance, iterating to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Deploy ML models into production environments or integrate them into research tools.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in ML, deep learning, and AI.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Python

R

Deep learning

Supervised learning

Unsupervised learning

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Cloud computing

MLOps

Communication

Educación

Master's degree or PhD in Data Science / CS / Statistics / Physics or related field

Herramientas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLOps tooling

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specialized in machine learning to lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge ML solutions for R&D initiatives. The role supports a fully remote team and requires collaboration with scientists and engineers across disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical modeling, deep learning, and practical ML applications to scientific challenges, with 7+ years in the field and experience with Python/R and