Applied Data Scientists

1. Role Overview Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This contract-based opportunity focuses on extracting insights building statistical models and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. Freelancers will translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using tools like Python SQL and visualization platforms. This short-term engagement emphasizes experimentation modeling and stakeholder communication distinct from production ML engineering.

2. Key Responsibilities Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows Conduct data wrangling exploratory analysis and hypothesis testing Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

3. Ideal Qualifications 5 years of applied data science or analytics experience in business settings Proficiency in Python or R (pandas NumPy Jupyter) and strong SQL skills Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) Solid understanding of statistical modeling experimentation and A/B testing Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights

4. More About the Opportunity Remote Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week Project duration: 6 weeks

5. Compensation & Contract Terms $75100/hour Paid weekly via Stripe Connect Youll be classified as an independent contractor

6. Application Process Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

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