Job: Data Science Expert at Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category:

Type: Full-time

Deadline: 23-Oct-18 12:00:00 AM

Salary:

Description
The Data Science Expert will be responsible for the coordination of development efforts in FAST's priority field of data science. He/ she will oversee and advise the work of research groups, advise the Organization on the data science development strategy in the country. The incumbent will have an in-depth expertise in data science/ AI/ machine learning research, an understanding of its applications in different domains, and transfer his/ her expertise through design and deployment of trainings. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent oral and written communication skills. He/ she will be able to lead and implement projects, collaborate with internal and external colleagues, and have a keen attention to detail. In this position the candidate will recommend actions based on the gathered data/ facts. The information and analyses prepared by the incumbent will carry fiscal and policy implications. Reports and analyses will be used to assist the Organization in planning and decision making.

Responsibilities
- Coordinate the work of data science research group(s), oversee the progress, and act as a point of contact between them and FAST;
- Oversee and advise the development and improvement of algorithms, ANNs, and models;
- Develop research protocol while utilizing best practices in research design, data collection and data analysis;
- Oversee the creation and manipulation of large databases;
- Advise the Organization on the data science development strategy in the country;
- Participate in data science syllabus creation, and conduct trainings;
- Produce clear and concise written reports documenting the methodology used to conduct and analyze studies;
- Summarize project results;
- Prepare materials for senior management review;
- Be an active, willing and cooperative team player;
- Be prepared to develop independent research projects.

RequiredQualifications
- University degree in STEM with strong quantitative background (M.Sc or PhD is preferred);
- At least 2 years of recent experience in an applied data science research/ data management environment;
- Ability to perform big data analysis;
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and artificial intelligence fundamentals;
- Experience with common data science toolkit (Python, R, Matlab);
- Experience with data visualization tools is strongly preferred;
- General knowledge of the main fields and subfields of STEM;
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, reason analytically, and work effectively with people possessing different levels of technical knowledge;
- Effective oral communication skills and proficiency in producing technical reports;
- Ability to work independently, and as a part of the team;
- Excellent critical thinking skills.

Benefits

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