Data scientist at P95′ (scientific services in Epi&Stat, home-based)

DATA SCIENTIST/STATISTICIAN P95

About P95
P95 is a scientific services providing company dedicated to epidemiology, pharmaco-epidemiology and statistics with a focus on vaccines and infectious diseases. P95 is based in Belgium with people working from different places, mainly Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Denmark, UK). Visit us at www.p-95.com
Job description
As data scientist/statistician you will work with and support a team of epidemiologists, data analysts and statisticians to perform the following tasks:
• Development of machine learning algorithms which can be used in combination with large medical databases
• Validation of the programs and coding used for data manipulation and analysis
• Being involved in writing of protocols and statistical analysis plans, methods development, conduct of simulation studies and statistical/mathematical modelling studies
• Contributing to the development of scientific publications based on the analyses and study results, writing statistical analysis plans and conducting the statistical analyses for epidemiological and pharmaco-epidemiological studies
Your tasks will be matched to your experience, skills and interests.
Desired skills and experience
• You have at minimum a Master’s degree in statistics, data science, or computer science or you have equivalent professional experience
• You have experience with statistics and the use of supervised learning methods. Additionally, you have a working knowledge of statistical software (preferably R, python, or SAS)
• Previous experience in working with large databases and knowledge of database specific languages such as SQL will be considered a plus.
• You can think analytically and you have good communication skills so that you can summarize analytical insights clearly
• You can work independently and yet be a team player too
• English professional speaking and writing are required
• Having working experience as a data scientist or statistician and having a PhD are assets
• Proven interest in infectious diseases and in epidemiology are assets
• Having authored several scientific papers is an asset
What we offer
The opportunity to work in a dynamic team on a project basis with ample room for professional development. We offer you an attractive salary package.
Location: All P95 employees work from home, setting their own time schedule, based on a “getting the job done” mentality.
Position: full-time, although this is open for discussion.
For more information, contact
kaatje.bollaerts@p-95.com