Job Title : Data Scientist (PhD)
Location : Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type : Full-Time / Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to design and implement data-driven solutions that drive strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced machine learning and statistical models to solve complex business challenges.
- Conduct in-depth research and experimentation to innovate and improve data science methodologies.
- Collect, clean, and analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to extract actionable insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product, Business) to integrate models into production systems.
- Perform hypothesis testing, predictive modeling, and optimization to support strategic initiatives.
- Publish internal technical reports and, where appropriate, contribute to research papers / patents.
- Stay updated with the latest research trends in AI / ML, deep learning, NLP, and data analytics.
- Mentor junior data scientists and provide thought leadership within the team.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.Proven experience in applying machine learning, deep learning, and statistical techniques to real-world problems.Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages, with expertise in libraries / frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc.).Proficiency in SQL and working with large-scale data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, or similar).Strong background in mathematics, probability, linear algebra, and optimization.Experience with research publication or contribution to open-source projects is a plus.Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Preferred Skills
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Exposure to natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning.Strong domain expertise in [Healthcare, Finance, Retail, etc. – customize as per your industry].Track record of academic publications or patents in AI / ML / Data Science.