Senior Data Scientist

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Remote work setup support

Cutting-edge research projects

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join a fully remote R&D team. You will tackle complex scientific challenges using machine learning, statistics, and advanced data analysis, uncovering insights from large datasets and driving new methodologies.

Work from anywhere in South Africa, collaborating with a world-class team dedicated to scientific discovery. You will design experiments, communicate results to diverse stakeholders, and stay at the forefront of AI developments to enhance

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a strong project portfolio.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Experience with SQL and big data technologies like Spark or Hadoop.
• Solid understanding of statistics and experimental design.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced ML models and statistical analyses for complex problems.
• Clean, process, and analyze large, multi-dimensional datasets from diverse studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define objectives and analytical strategies.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders via visualizations and reports.
• Stay updated on data science advances and apply them to research outcomes.
• Design experiments to validate hypotheses and measure impact of solutions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Experiment design

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Stats/Math/Physics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and innovative Senior Data Scientist to join their fully remote research and development team. This pivotal role involves tackling complex scientific challenges through advanced data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. You will be instrumental in uncovering insights from large datasets, driving the development of new methodologies, and contributing to groundbreaking research projects. This position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa, collaborating virtually with a world-class team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning models and statistical analyses to solve complex scientific problems.
• Clean, process, and analyze large, multi-dimensional datasets from various research initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional research teams to define project objectives and analytical strategies.
• Communicate complex findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through compelling visualizations and reports.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and apply them to enhance research outcomes.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate hypotheses and measure the impact of developed solutions.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Scientist, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and associated data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in database querying (SQL) and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong understanding of statistical principles and experimental design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge scientific research.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.