Principal Data Scientist

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Summary:

Our Search and Analytics team is seeking an experienced Sr/Principal Data Scientist for the following:

• Researches and identifies Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods and algorithms to solve specific problems to improve user experience on IP & Science data and websites
• Implements these methods and devises appropriate test plans to validate and compare the different approaches
• Identifies new applications of ML and NLP in the context of Clarivate Analytics extensive sets of content and data
• Explores existing data for insights and recommends additional sources of data for improvements

Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent understanding of ML, NLP, and statistical methodologies
• Excellent programming skills (Java/Python/R/Sas)
• Ability to test ideas and adapt methods quickly end to end from data extraction to implementation and validation
• Experience with search engines, classification algorithms, recommendation systems, and relevance evaluation methodologies a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work across functions and influence senior leaders
• Ability to comfortably and confidently present to all levels and to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple business units including at the executive level
• Proven track record of innovating on behalf of customers and using metrics to prove new ideas and to drive prioritization and funding decisions

Education and Background:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Technology, or Engineering. PhD is a plus, as is equivalent work experience
• 7+ years proven track record in the application of ML and NLP
• Familiarity with academic research, patents, trademarks or life sciences data sets is a plus
• Experience with search engines, classification algorithms, recommendation systems, and relevance evaluation methodologies a plus

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