Data Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium.

📋 Description

• Collect and analyze social media data to assess the influence of platform features on users.

• Assess the performance of recommender systems and algorithms utilized across social media platforms.

• Create and conduct experiments using sock puppet methodologies and account-based data collection techniques.

• Develop and execute data visualizations to effectively convey social media insights to stakeholders.

• Deliver thorough project support throughout the entire lifecycle, encompassing work plans, timelines, meetings, stakeholder engagements, infrastructure needs, resource distribution, monitoring of task progress, milestones, deliverables, and maintaining communication between technical teams and project leadership.

• Collaborate with the Development team and work closely alongside a significant client's IT team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in IT or a related field, along with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data science, data analysis, data visualization, and quantitative research, which includes designing and implementing data pipelines, as well as data cleaning and processing.

• At least 3 years of experience in statistical analysis, development of machine and deep learning models, and model evaluation.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in account-based data collection, web scraping, and managing large-scale datasets from digital or social media sources.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL; knowledge of Perl is a plus.

• Familiarity with machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing frameworks, including Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.

• Understanding of web scraping tools and libraries, as well as large-scale data collection methodologies from social media platforms, including account-based approaches like sock puppets.

• Acquainted with data engineering and data visualization tools.

• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git.

• Experience with project management software including JIRA and Microsoft Project.

• Proficient in collaboration and documentation platforms such as Confluence and SharePoint.

• Relevant certifications in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

• Strong command of the English language.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Option for contract work or compensation with a full benefits package.

• Opportunity to be part of a team within a major European Institution.

• Work in an international, multilingual, and multicultural environment.

• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.