Applied Data Scientist at Mercor

Applied Data Scientist | $75–100/hr | Remote Worldwide

Mercor is seeking experienced applied data scientists for a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise. This 6-week contract focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced data science techniques. You'll translate complex datasets into actionable outcomes using Python, SQL, and visualization platforms—emphasizing experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business questions into data science problems and analytical workflows
• Conduct data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and hypothesis testing
• Develop statistical models and predictive tools for decision support
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards for business users
• Present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of applied data science or analytics experience in business settings
• Proficiency in Python or R (pandas, NumPy, Jupyter) and strong SQL skills
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing
• Strong communication skills for translating technical work into strategic insights

Engagement Details

• Fully remote position
• Minimum 30 hours per week commitment
• Project duration: approximately 6 weeks
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Independent contractor classification

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, thousands of professionals have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.