Job Title:

Data Scientist

Function:

Technical

Name of Job Holder:

Location:

Hyderabad

Reports to position:

Director – Learning Platforms

Band:

Fixed Term

Reportees to Position:

CS Interns

Job Purpose

Perform data analysis and modelling on data sets associated with education and learning under the Digital Learning initiatives at ISB.

Job Outline

·       Perform hands-on data analysis and modeling with data sets for the online courses

• Statistical modeling, model fitting, machine learning, educational data mining on datasets

·       Run regular tests and statistical analysis, draw conclusions on the accuracy of the data

• Dive deep into a wide range of education and learning areas of interest to identify opportunities and recommend solutions to foster robust learning outcomes
• Create insightful data stories for the learning design teams and other stakeholders

Job Specification

Knowledge / Education

Specific Skills

BE/BTech/MTech in
Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information technology/Electronics
OR
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

·       2+ years of professional industry experience doing quantitative analysis. An advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics) a plus.

·       Experience using statistical computer languages (Python and related data science tools, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from data sets. Preferred: Strong knowledge of Python

·       Ability to create mathematical and statistical models

·       Prior experience in working with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence methods using Python

·       Good expertise in SQL environment and ability to write complex SQL queries using database tables

·       Professional experience in developing models

·       Expertise in designing and testing experiments.

·       Solid communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Job Interface/Relationships:

Internal

External

• Digital Learning Team

S.N

Key Responsibilities

% Time Spent

1

Data analysis and statistical modeling activity of education and learning data sets

60%

2

Create data stories for the learning design team and other stake holders

30%

3

Mentor and coach CS interns

10%

Total Time Spent on All Responsibilities

100%