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Research Data Scientist

Conducts advanced data science research on public opinion and causal modeling using experimental data. Develops tools, prototypes platform improvements, and communicates insights. Requires Python data science expertise and strong stats skills.

125k – 165kSan Francisco, CAData ScienceOnsite
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About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct data science research to push our experimental methodologies to the bleeding edge of social science
  • Develop robust tools to uncover insights in experimental data
  • Prototype data science improvements to core platform features
  • Communicate the results of data science investigations to both internal and external stakeholders

Who You Are

  • Fluency in the python data science stack
  • Expertise in statistical, analytical, and data science methods
  • Excellent communication and data visualization skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritizing multiple important tasks/deadlines
  • A keen eye for the 20% of effort that delivers 80% of the results
  • Being a flexible team player whose values align with ours

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience writing and reviewing production-quality python code
  • Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment
  • Experience interacting with MongoDB databases
  • Bachelors/Masters/PhD in data science, statistics, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related quantitative field

Benefits

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - no employee contribution required
  • Generous PTO
  • Equity Options
  • 401k plan, FSA
  • Ongoing professional development investments

Salary: $125-$165k, dependent on experience and location

Skills

PythonpandasNumPyscikit-learnStatistical ModelingData VisualizationMongoDBMachine Learning

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