Statistical Data Scientist, Advanced Data Science
Zindi
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
About Us
Advanced Data Science Pty (Ltd) is a boutique data science consultancy specialising in predictive and prescriptive analytics. A big part of the role will be predictive analytics using time series forecasting and statistical inference.
Advanced Data Science is a remote-first company. Periodic travel to clients (in Johannesburg or Cape Town) might be required from time to time.
About The Role
The role of Statistical Data Science is to blend problem solving, statistics, and software engineering.
The idea of translating business problems into statistical problems must appeal to you.
We are seeking a candidate that enjoy Research and Development and is willing to improve his personal capability to stay abreast of new developments in Data Science. This role will include client interaction and you will be expected to take ownership of your solution and collaborate with key
stakeholders to obtain the necessary business acumen. You will need to work closely with your colleagues who will mentor and support you where needed. We will expect that you develop statistical and machine learning models which provide actionable insights, identify trends, and accurately measure performance. The position will help you grow as a data scientist by exposing you to different aspects and challenges of the role.
Must-haves
To apply please email: [email protected]
Advanced Data Science Pty (Ltd) is a boutique data science consultancy specialising in predictive and prescriptive analytics. A big part of the role will be predictive analytics using time series forecasting and statistical inference.
Advanced Data Science is a remote-first company. Periodic travel to clients (in Johannesburg or Cape Town) might be required from time to time.
About The Role
The role of Statistical Data Science is to blend problem solving, statistics, and software engineering.
The idea of translating business problems into statistical problems must appeal to you.
We are seeking a candidate that enjoy Research and Development and is willing to improve his personal capability to stay abreast of new developments in Data Science. This role will include client interaction and you will be expected to take ownership of your solution and collaborate with key
stakeholders to obtain the necessary business acumen. You will need to work closely with your colleagues who will mentor and support you where needed. We will expect that you develop statistical and machine learning models which provide actionable insights, identify trends, and accurately measure performance. The position will help you grow as a data scientist by exposing you to different aspects and challenges of the role.
Must-haves
- Postgraduate in Statistics, Analytics or Operational Research.
- Formal courses in multivariate statistics, (glm) regression theory, machine learning, and a Bayesian course.
- Confidence in your statistical knowledge and ability to apply it.
- R or Python Programming languages. (You must ideally be very proficient in at least one of these languages).
- Ability and interest to learn how to write robust, reusable and testable code.
- Experience and use of Git based technologies. (Use of a GUI is fine).
- Some prior work experience would be an advantage: internships, holiday work or fulltime employment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within team context.
- Self-motivated and driven with ability to work independently.
- Experience in Time Series Forecasting
- Experience with mathematical optimisation
- Experience with simulation
- Experience with STAN or another probabilistic language
- Experience in analytical webapp development (R’s Shiny or Python’s Dash)
- Data wrangling / SQL development / Database Design
To apply please email: [email protected]
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