OverviewAbout the Senior Data Scientist position:Senior Data Scientists at Analysis Group help design, implement and maintain creative solutions to high-profile business challenges in finance, economics and health care across multiple industries. To this end, Senior Data Scientists are responsible for staying abreast of new developments in technology and data science, including generative artificial intelligence ("AI"), and communicating within the firm to help identify opportunities for cutting-edge tools, applications and data sources. Career development at Analysis Group includes opportunities for growth in technical skills as well as in project management, analytical strategy and collaborative business development, depending on individual skills and interests, and with support and mentorship from senior staff.
Key Responsibilities:- Working with project teams to address data science and computing challenges.
- Identifying opportunities for leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance service offerings.
- Acting as a resource and participating in client engagements and research as part of the project team.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of computing tools, providing technical training and helping to grow the in-house knowledge base of the data science landscape.
Activities:- Conducting advanced statistical and mathematical analyses to address complex research questions to derive actionable insights that support client decision-making.
- Designing, developing, validating, and deploying data engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning production systems for full stack data science projects.
- Using Natural Language Processing and generative AI to work with unstructured data (EMR, social media and other).
- Optimizing procedures for managing and accessing large databases (e.g., insurance claims, electronic health records, financial transactions).
- Creating interactive analytics portals and data visualizations (e.g., using R/Shiny, Python/Flask, D3).
- Leveraging on grid and cloud computing environments, and developing software packages in R, Python, and other object-oriented languages.
- Establishing optimized procedures for repetitive or computationally intensive tasks (C, C++, CUDA).
- Communicating research and analytical findings to senior staff and clients.
Qualifications:- PhD ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or other relevant scientific fields.
- Proven ability to independently apply advanced statistical and mathematical methods to tackle complex research questions and drive meaningful insights.
- Strong credentials and experience in working with both structured and unstructured data, along with data visualization skills, are required.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R is required, with project experience in either language.
- Strong familiarity with generative AI concepts (e.g., embeddings, vector search, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt design, tool calling, structured generation, and context management), with the ability and interest to stay current with new and emerging developments.
- Practical experience designing, prototyping, or deploying AI agents, agentic workflows, or other generative AI-powered solutions.
- Understanding of the risks, limitations, and responsible-use considerations of generative AI, along with best practices for designing and deploying generative AI powered applications and systems.
- Familiarity with online/cloud computing and storage platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is preferred, along with experience working within an HPC environment.
- Experience working within a Linux environment is a plus, as well as experience with Docker and front-end development using a JavaScript framework (e.g., Vue.js, Angular).
- Eagerness and ability to quickly learn new skills, analytical methodologies, and technologies to effectively support and contribute to project teams.
- Demonstrated experience working on project teams and collaborating with others.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Except in exceptional circumstances, candidates who will require future visa sponsorship must have a STEM-eligible degree and at least 36 months of valid post-graduation work authorization, such as F-1 OPT or J-1 Academic Training, to join the firm. For such individuals, Analysis Group will provide post-hire immigration support, as appropriate under prevailing immigration and firm policy.
Analysis Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated salary for this position is $180,000. Compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including work experience, education, and skill level. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus that is determined in large part by individual performance. To learn more about our benefit offerings, click here.
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