Data Scientist
Ekistic Ventures is a group of urban problem-solvers who are actively cultivating a portfolio of disruptive companies that bring new solutions to critical urban problems. We are an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and builds our own companies to address these issues. A key component of our thesis is bringing data-driven solutions to bear as we try to solve broad issues. We analyze large data sets, build predictive models, collaborate in small teams, and strive for on-time delivery of projects. We are looking for talented data scientists to work on a number of complex problems.
We have opportunities for everything from internships to starting-level jobs and experienced mid-career applicants. We value detail-oriented people from diverse academic and personal backgrounds with demonstrable quantitative and problem-solving talents.
Responsibilities
- Work with colleagues to structure complex client problems to be solved using imperfect data
- Enhances, finds patterns in, and builds predictive models on large data sets
- Maintain a continuous and independent education on cutting-edge statistical techniques and programming languages
- Write scripts to build databases
- Develop and adhere to a quality control process
- Work with Managers to derive clear, actionable, and timely insights
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an analytical subject (statistics, math, computer science, economics, physics, political science, etc.)
- Demonstrable talent for and experience with working with large data sets
- Demonstrable talent for and experience with programming languages such as SQL, R, Python
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills