Senior Research Data Scientist

Harnham
London
3 months ago
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This is your chance to join a pioneering team working on cutting-edge data-driven projects, addressing family planning and contraceptive challenges in low-income countries. This is a great opportunity to work on a project where you will have a tangible impact on women's health!


Role and Requirements:

You’ll be at the forefront of advancing data science for healthcare initiatives, focusing on understanding family planning preferences and needs across LMIC. You’ll contribute to innovative projects that drive actionable insights and real-world impact. Your responsibilities include:

  • Designing and building advanced models in regression, clustering, segmentation, and survey analysis using Python or R.
  • Transforming raw data into high-quality analytics and engaging stakeholders with actionable insights and impactful visualizations.
  • Leading the analysis of survey and healthcare data, contributing to the development of programs that improve access to reproductive health.
  • Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver clear reports and data-driven recommendations.
  • Mentoring junior team members and promoting growth within the team.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience infamily planning and contraceptives, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.
  • Strong expertise in Python or R, along with proficiency in survey data analysis and statistical methodologies.
  • A PhD in a related field is highly desirable, complemented by practical research experience.
  • A deep passion for improving healthcare outcomes through data-driven insights.
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytics to diverse audiences.
  • Basic knowledge of cloud computing (AWS) and fluency in French are a plus.


Please Note:

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

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