Data Scientist

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Data Scientist evaluating AI-generated statistical and machine-learning work for 24-MAG’s consulting network. Reviewing analyses, developing rubrics, and delivering defensible technical feedback.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate realistic data science deliverables produced by AI systems or human contributors
  • Review exploratory data analyses, statistical models, machine learning pipelines, technical reports, Python, SQL, notebooks, and related analytical outputs
  • Assess analytical correctness, methodology, completeness, practical usefulness, and whether conclusions are supported by available data
  • Identify flawed assumptions, methodological weaknesses, and unsupported conclusions
  • Develop precise, task-specific grading criteria and reproducible, defensible evaluation standards
  • Review feature engineering, model selection, validation, interpretation, experimentation, A/B testing, and causal inference approaches
  • Provide detailed written justification for evaluation scores and communicate technical findings to specialist and broader audiences
  • Incorporate structured reviewer feedback and calibrate evaluations against established standards
  • Maintain accuracy and consistency across complex review assignments
  • Join a talent network for potential future advanced AI and data science consulting projects; no immediate project is currently available

Requirements:

  • At least 1 year of professional data science experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Hands-on experience with statistical modelling and machine learning
  • Experience designing or analysing experiments and A/B tests
  • Familiarity with causal inference methods
  • Ability to work effectively with messy, real-world datasets
  • Strong analytical reasoning and attention to detail
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to explain technical conclusions clearly and precisely
  • Comfort receiving feedback and calibrating professional judgment against established standards
  • A degree in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline may be highly relevant
  • Advanced quantitative or machine learning training may strengthen an application
  • Equivalent professional experience demonstrating strong data science expertise may also be considered
  • Practical experience delivering rigorous real-world analysis is particularly valuable
  • Nice to have: experience at a leading technology, AI research, quantitative finance, or research organisation
  • Nice to have: advanced statistical experimentation and causal inference knowledge
  • Nice to have: production machine learning workflows
  • Nice to have: exploratory analysis across large or complex datasets
  • Nice to have: technical notebooks or analytical reports
  • Nice to have: reviewing or mentoring other data scientists
  • Nice to have: AI evaluation, structured review, benchmarking, or human-data projects

Benefits:

  • Potential future remote consulting opportunities
  • Project-based opportunities
  • Potential rates of $95–$145 per hour depending on expertise and individual project scope
  • Flexible workload, duration, schedule, and responsibilities varying by project