Associate Data Scientist

Job Description:

Title: Associate Data Scientist

Location : UK - Remote

Reports to : Director, Data Science

The Role:

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join our talented UK team to help develop and deliver new products, services and insights to our global customers in the automotive sector.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

The role will directly contribute to the development of safer, more reliable cars, influencing the automotive industry positively.

What You'll Be Doing in This Role:

• Using the latest AI approaches to solve complex data challenges across the automotive industry.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex datasets related to the automotive industry.
• Developing predictive models to understand potential car faults and their causes.
• Preparing detailed data reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications of this Role:

Desirable experience

• Demonstrable experience working on data science related projects as part of a team.
• Experience delivering value to stakeholders.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Required technical skills

• Degree in relevant subject.
• Exp erience using Python.
• Exp erience using machine learning techniques.
• Experience using statistical techniques.

Desirable t echnical skills

• Post graduate degree.
• Experience working with Large Language Models.
• Experience with natural language processing/text analysis.
• Experience with actuarial loss reserving techniques .

Desirable competencies

• B e able to combine independent thinking with problem-solving skills. You will also need to work well as part of a team and have a flexible and agile approach to your work.
• Independent, responsible, accountable.
• Problem solver, shows initiative, eager to learn, self-learner/researcher.
• Project management skills - understands company strategies/priorities and plans workload/technical solutions accordingly.
• You're empathetic, enthusiastic, collaborative and willing to share expertise .
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil , explain and present complex information to others.
• You like taking on big challenges - given the appropriate time and resources.

The Hiring Manager says:

I'm looking for someone who is eager to get started in their data science career . You should have initiative and a natural drive for continuous learning . You should have a pragmatic approach to data science, never afraid to ask questions, and continuously be thinking about the business case and bigger picture when taking on projects and challenges .

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients' toughest challenges.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customer's Success

We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded in Data

We Make Things Easy

We Get It Done

We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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