Data Scientist Specialist

REQ ID: IT202

JOB TITLE: Data Scientist Specialist

JOB TYPE(Full-time/Permanent/Contract/Contract-To-Hire/Temp) :  Contract

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field

or equivalent experience.

SKILLS REQUIRED: 3 years in programming and data analysis (for Intermediate level).

1-2 years experience in programming and data analysis (for Associate level).

Proficiency with Python for data science.

Familiarity with relational databases, such as SQL

SKILLS OPTIONAL: Experience preparing, updating, and documenting analytic datasets

for a variety of statistical and computational techniques (e.g. network analysis, panel analysis,

panel analysis, general multivariate statistical modeling)

Experience with computational and machine learning packages (e.g. PyTorch, DGL, Tensorflow)

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 3 years

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Working with the Research Manager to prepare and manage client's

research datasets. Primary responsibilities will be data development, analysis, and visualization;

and support of internal and external researchers who are working with the data. You will bring robust

technical expertise and research experience to the team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for data collection, retrieval, and management.

Write scripts to download, ingest, and update large-scale publicly available datasets in a variety

of formats (JSON, XML, Flat files, API calls) from multiple sources. Responsible for Data analysis

and visualization. Responsible for hands-on data analytical work. Write, maintain, and revise programs

for data analysis. Demonstrate creativity in visualizing results, using Python, Tableau, or any other

data visualization tools. Deliver high-quality research support to external researchers using client's data.

OPEN POSITION: 10; (This posting may be filled from the Intermediate or Associate level

to expert level, depending on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: Health insurance, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, Paid vacation

SCHEDULE: 9 am to 5 pm

WORK SETTINGS:(Modes of Work): Client offers an optional flexible hybrid work schedule

with supervisor approval (2 days in the office, 3 days at home).

WORK LOCATION: Client Site: Chicago, IL

RELOCATION: Relocation assistance available

• STATUS (VISA/PERMANENT): H1B Visa Sponsorship available for this position