Senior Data Scientist - R&D Analytics (Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Data Scientist to bolster R&D analytics with advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining. This fully remote role offers flexibility and the opportunity to drive innovation from anywhere in South Africa.

You will collaborate with researchers and engineers to identify trends, predict outcomes, design experiments, and deliver actionable insights that influence experimental design and decision-making across projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional data science experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R and SQL.
• Strong ML, statistical modeling, and data visualization skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models and ML algorithms on R&D data.
• Design experiments and A/B tests to validate hypotheses.
• Clean, transform, and integrate data for analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet data needs.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

ML algorithms

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Education

PhD or Master’s in Statistics/CS/Data Science/Math

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to bolster their R&D analytics capabilities, offering a fully remote work arrangement. This key role involves leveraging advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques to extract actionable insights from complex research and development data. You will collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to identify trends, predict outcomes, and optimize experimental designs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned data scientist who thrives in a remote setting, possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is passionate about driving innovation through data-driven decision-making, working from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy predictive models and machine learning algorithms to analyze R&D data.
• Design experiments and A/B tests to validate hypotheses and measure the impact of interventions.
• Clean, transform, and integrate data from various sources to prepare it for analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide analytical solutions.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science or a similar role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R and experience with SQL.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies for data analysis.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to shape the data strategy for innovative R&D projects.