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Associate Director, Data Labs - Pew Research Center
Software Engineer
Lead a team of data scientists to design and execute research projects, applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and data visualization to uncover insights about public behavior and life experiences.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor junior and mid-level data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
- Guide technical and methodological decisions across multiple internal and external projects, ensuring rigorous data quality and reproducibility.
- Design and implement advanced analytics pipelines using Python, R, and SQL to transform raw data into actionable insights.
- Apply machine learning techniques to model complex social phenomena and generate predictive insights.
- Develop compelling visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research objectives with organizational goals.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading data science teams in a research or analytics setting.
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, and SQL for data manipulation and modeling.
- Hands‑on expertise in machine learning algorithms and model deployment.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical results into clear narratives.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
Skills
pythonsqlmachine learning