Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist (m/f/d) you will be responsible for developing and execution of complex data analyses for YouGov Shopper. The focus is on building products to support answering customer questions by using statistical analyzes based on household panel data.

You will:

• Develop innovative solutions and application of statistical methods.
• Deal with large, partially unstructured consumer data.
• Prepare and perform complex statistical analyzes required for reporting purposes or to answer detailed customer questions.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations.
• Work in an international team.

You have:

• Completed studies with a focus on statistics.
• 2 – 3 years of relevant work experience would be an advantage, preferably in the market research (panel) area.
• Very good knowledge of R or Python.
• Advanced skills in the application of multivariate methods that you can skillfully use to solve complex (data) challenges.
• Advanced skills in using machine learning approaches and statistical analyses.
• English fluency.
• Customer and results-oriented personality who impresses with creative approaches.
• Communication and sociable personality for skillfully use your excellent analytical skills to solve highly complex (data) challenges. In addition, you are committed and motivated for a new challenge that gives you the freedom to implement your ideas.

We offer a hybrid working model for our colleagues (normally x2 days p/w in office), as well additional benefits including:

• Flexible working hours  (details to be defined with Direct Manager).
• Private medical care for the employee in Enelmed on the employee request.
• PPK (pension plan) subsided by the employer on the level of 2% (voluntarily, after 3 months of employment).
• Access to group insurance on advantageously negotiated financial terms for employees of the company, along with subsidies from the employer(on the employee request).
• Access to sports activities on favorable negotiated financial terms for the company's employees (MULTISPORT).
• The ability to use an extremely extensive training platform .
• Number of holiday days – defined by the labor law.

All documents will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Company Description and Culture 

YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.    

We speak daily to our panel of over 27 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.  

Why join YouGov? 

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. 

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.  

Life at YouGov 

We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. 

We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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