Description:

We are looking for a Data Scientist that will help us uncover the information hidden in vast amounts of structured and unstructured data.
The role involves making smarter decisions to solve business problems.
The primary focus is on applying data mining techniques, performing statistical analysis, and building high-quality prediction systems integrated with our solutions.
Responsibilities include enhancing data collection procedures to include relevant information for building analytic systems.
The Data Scientist will process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis.
They will define approaches for data mining and extend the company's data with third-party sources of information when needed.
The role also involves conducting ad-hoc analysis and R&D involving heterogeneous data sets.
Additionally, the Data Scientist will create automated anomaly detection systems and constantly track their performance.

Requirements:

A PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or other related fields is required.
Candidates must have real-world experience in solving business problems using machine learning, data mining, and data analysis.
A data-oriented personality is essential for this position.
Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms is necessary.
Experience with common data science toolkits such as R, Weka, NumPy, and MatLab is required.
Great communication skills are a must for effective collaboration.
Experience with data visualization tools is also necessary.
Good applied statistics skills, including knowledge of distributions, statistical testing, and regression, are required.

This position offers the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the US.
It is a long-term contract opportunity, providing stability and continuity.
Candidates can choose between W2 or 1099 employment options, accommodating different work preferences.
The role provides an opportunity to work on challenging problems and make a significant impact on business decisions.