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Remote Junior Data Scientist - Graduate Program

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Remote · Nigeria Internship Entry Level 1w ago

About the role

About

Our client is excited to announce a fully remote opportunity for a highly motivated and intellectually curious Graduate to join their team as a Junior Data Scientist. This is an exceptional entry-level program designed for recent graduates in Kaduna, Kaduna, NG , offering hands‑on experience and mentorship in the field of data science.

Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with senior data scientists and analysts on various projects, gaining exposure to the entire data science lifecycle, from data collection and cleaning to model development and deployment.
  • Responsibilities include assisting in data exploration, feature engineering, building predictive models, and evaluating their performance.
  • You will help in creating visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Essential skills include proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in data science (e.g., Python, R) and a solid understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms.
  • Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and data visualization tools is a plus.
  • You must possess excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for learning.
  • As this is a fully remote role, you must be a self‑disciplined individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively independently.
  • You should also demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Location

  • Fully remote (based in Kaduna, Kaduna, NG)

Why Join

  • This program provides a unique chance to kick‑start your career in data science within a supportive and innovative environment, working on impactful projects from day one.
  • If you are a recent graduate eager to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world challenges in a remote setting, this is the perfect role for you.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in data science (e.g., Python, R)
  • Solid understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Passion for learning
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in data exploration
  • Feature engineering
  • Building predictive models
  • Evaluating their performance
  • Creating visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders

Skills

NumPyPandasPythonR

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