Research Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Conduct data science research to push experimental methodologies to the bleeding edge of social science
• Develop robust tools to uncover insights in experimental data
• Prototype data science improvements to core platform features
• Communicate the results of data science investigations to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Fluency in the Python data science stack
• Expertise in statistical, analytical, and data science methods
• Excellent communication and data visualization skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing multiple important tasks and deadlines
• Keen eye for the 20% of effort that delivers 80% of the results
• Flexible team player whose values align with company values

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing and reviewing production-quality Python code
• Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment
• Experience interacting with MongoDB databases
• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in data science, statistics, physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related quantitative field

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with no employee contribution required
• Generous PTO
• Equity Options
• 401k plan and FSA
• Ongoing professional development investments
• Salary: $125-$165k, dependent on experience and location

About the Company

Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. Founded in 2018 by physics PhDs and backed by top investors including Y Combinator, the company is led by the former Executive Director for Digital Strategy at the New York Times. Clients include major consumer-facing brands, technology companies, academic researchers, and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns.