Data Scientist

• Maternity Cover for a period of 2 years.
• Remote in Romania #LI-Remote

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Data Scientist, you will play an important role in the Analytics team working with a talented team of data scientists.

What will I be delivering?

• Supporting the Analytics team, you will be using your statistical skills to analyse data using advanced analytics methodologies and deliver results to the client teams across EMEA and APAC.
• You should be able to explain the methodology that was leveraged to stakeholders, both internal and external audiences, the rationale for the approach and be proficient in writing up the methodology as well.
• You will be a keen learner, take initiative in learning as much about the methodologies we work on at YouGov and have a background in Statistics/Economics/Mathematics/Data Science.
• You will be proficient in delivering Excel based dashboards, simulators with past experience in delivering these kinds of deliverables.

What’s in it for me?

• This is a critically important role within the Analytics team delivering high value and important analytics projects across geographies.
• The role also represents a great opportunity for further growth within the Analytics team (UK and EMEA).

What do I need to bring with me?

Technical skills

• Assessing the structure of data and making recommendations about appropriate techniques for analysis
• Communicating the results of statistical analysis to internal (YouGov) and potentially external audiences, including both audiences with and without training in statistics and quantitative methods
• Assisting YouGov researchers in ensuring that proposed questionnaires and samples are adequate to sustain desired statistical analysis
• Managing requests for assistance from researchers, including estimating project length and complexity, triaging competing priorities, and managing queries from YouGov researchers
• Cleaning, processing, and recoding data to allow for statistical analysis
• Conducting ad hoc statistical analysis of survey data, potentially including:
  • Linear regression
  • Regression with categorical dependent variables (eg, binomial and multinomial logistic regression)
  • Regression with multilevel or panel data (e.g. fixed fixed effects, random effects, hierarchical models)
  • Factor, principle components, and related spatial methods

Behavioural competencies

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about new data-led methodologies, both internal and external to YouGov. A fast learner would be ideal.
• You are accountable and can take ownership of complex tasks.
• Strategic Agility – You proactively volunteer to work on projects and take on tasks and complete to the highest standard with agility keeping the client’s end objective in mind.
• Ability to work well within a team - You have a positive team spirit and are able to work well with other team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in statistics, econometrics, mathematics, physics, data science, or a related field (graduate-level training preferred)
• Strong understanding of regression and spatial techniques for data analysis, as outlined in responsibilities above
• Solid experience in command-line based statistical software (strong R skills required)
• Strong experience with Excel based dashboards, VBA programming.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and proactively communicate.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we value your unique perspective and experiences. If you believe you'd be a good fit, even if you do not have 100% of the skills mentioned above, we'd love to hear from you!

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