Junior Data Science Officer (ML and NLP focus)
Support SDG AI Lab with digital solutions using Data Science and ML
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Overview
Support SDG AI Lab with digital solutions using Data Science and ML
You have:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Economics or other relevant field
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in machine learning, natural language processing, statistics, data science
- Proficiency in programming languages, preferably Python, or R, SQL, Java
- Experience with open-source software library such as TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, and NLTK
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Turkish
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded
Contract
This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Candidate age: between 18 and 29 throughout the entire duration of their assignment. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
UNDP IICPSD’s initiative SDG AI Lab aims to harness the potential of frontier digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and GIS for sustainable development. The Junior Data Science Officer will support SDG AI Lab’s work in development and implementation of digital solutions using Data Science, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.
Under the direct supervision of UNDP IICPSD Technical Specialist, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist the ongoing research efforts on application of Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) approaches to development issues.
- Support the team in developing and implementing ML and NLP solutions to tackle issues in the field of economic and international development.
- Assist the extension of Machine Learning (ML) frameworks and libraries for NLP projects.
- Contribute to training and evaluating of NLP models.
- Continuously support the data maintenance and data acquisition activities of the SDG AI Lab.
- Support research work to unravel promising fields in development for the application of AI.
- Provide as needed support to the Technical Specialist as required for, amongst others, participating in meetings, conferences, providing administrative and communications support, drafting meeting minutes and perform other functions and duties.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Economics or other relevant field
Required experience:
Experience remark:
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in machine learning, natural language processing, statistics, data science,
- Proficiency in programming languages, preferably Python, or R, SQL, Java
- Experience with open-source software library such as TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, and NLTK would be an asset.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Turkish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise:
Other science experience, Other information and telecommunications technology experience, Statistics
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
EN
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Turkey and legal residents in Turkey with the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: 18-04-2020
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you used machine learning to solve a real-world problem? | This question assesses your practical experience with machine learning applications. | Detail the problem, your approach to using ML, and the outcome. |
| What programming languages are you proficient in and how have you applied them? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your technical skills and their relevance to the role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and data science? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you worked in a cross-cultural team. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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