The Department of Statistics at Rhodes University seeks to fill two vacancies, The Department seeks a mathematical statistician or alternatively someone with experience in mathematical/statistical data science (AI/ML/SL).

The advert and further details can be found here:

Lightstone Group Analytics consists of four nuclear teams – Predictive Data Science (Auto and Property), Business Intelligence (Auto & Property) and Analytics Production. The two Predictive Data Science and BI teams are solely focused on either of the two Lightstone businesses, while the other team has a wider focus across the two businesses. The goal of this is to ensure a wide exposure for individuals in those teams and allow better opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

This position is for a Junior Data Scientist in the Predictive Data Science team with the individual’s focus being on the Auto business. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to a range of projects and various efforts within the team including the below aspects:

• Investigation, design, and implementation of improvements to existing predictive models & analytical products in the automotive and consumer survey industries.

• Investigating potential and quality of new data sources.

• Prototyping Business Intelligence products and handing over to Business Intelligence and Production teams.

• Handling ad hoc queries relating to predictive models & products.

• Create and deliver value towards the greater team and company vision with regular involvement in technical knowledge sharing (peer coaching) sessions.

• Presenting at monthly review sessions and staff updates to inform broader business of team progress.

Full details and job specifications can be found here.