Overview
The Economics Department is seeking an experienced and creative Project Lead, Data Scientist to provide expert guidance on data science solutions and lead data-science projects from inception to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on data science solutions.
- Integrate cutting-edge data science tools and methodologies into projects.
- Respond to data science requests and inquiries.
- Deliver training sessions and build internal capacity on data science.
- Represent the Economics Department in meetings and working groups.
- Draft briefing notes and deliver presentations.
- Act as a liaison with other departments and external organisations.
- Lead data-science projects from inception to delivery.
- Draft project blueprints, develop proofs of concept and progress reports.
- Coordinate human resources (e.g. managing consultants, overseeing training).
- Provide technical scoping (e.g. server infrastructure, programming languages).
- Manage budget planning and oversight (e.g. licensing, consultancy costs).
- Manage timelines and milestones, ensuring on-time delivery.
Required Experience
- Proven experience in managing complex data science projects, including supervision of multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working with economic data and concepts is a strong advantage.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master or PhD) in Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
