Data Scientist - Social Research

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Data Scientist - Social Research

Kantar Public - Belgium

At Kantar Public, we focus on delivering insight and strategy to provide better outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations around the world. Kantar Public’s research teams are experts in public policy, service design, behavioral insight and election research, employing over 500 people around the world. Our clients span all continents and include both national and local governments and supra-national organisations such as the European Institutions but also World bank and the UN.

In this role you will be part of the Brussels team of Kantar Public. We are looking for a Social Data Scientist to join our team, where we help European institutions to make the right decisions and improve people’s lives. We create a better future through data, analytics, research and evaluation.

Purpose of the role:

• Merge data coming from different sources together and produce statistical analysis
• Support sampling & research methods of the projects led by our colleagues in the UK
• Support the management of our probability based panels from a project management and content perspective
• Support the implementation of research project that require high quality data collection
• Contribute to bid writing

Capabilities:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, statistics, or a related field or clear evidence of a strong, relevant track record in a research agency.
• You have 1 or 2 years of experience working as a data scientist in social research
• You have a keen interest in public opinion and the European Union
• Substantial experience in quantitative survey methodology and using statistical techniques for analysing data from complex surveys (data analysis, modelisation), preferably in a commercial work environment (though this is not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially written.
• You are fluent in English. Other EU languages would be ideal but not required

• Attitudes
  • Analytical mind and good writing skills
  • Energy, enthusiasm, motivation
  • Team player, client centric
  • Problem solver, forward looking
  • Desire to support and drive forward the business
  • Demonstrates strong and consistent attention to detail
  • Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and excited to work in an international environment

• Project Management Skills
  • Ability to work in a research team and support the management of multi-country projects
  • Experience of managing of multiple tasks and priorities and delivering to time
  • Meets individual deadlines, flagging potential issues to the project manager

• Social Research / Data Science skills
  • Keen interest in public opinion research
  • Keen interest in public policy across a variety of social policy areas at the European Union level
  • Good understanding of quantitative research methods (random probabilities, sampling)
  • Able to write code and use SPSS
  • Very proficient with Excel (pivot table & dynamic charts)

Join us

If this sounds like you, please apply via our website or reach out to Isabelle Barroso-Bulckaen, Talent Acquisition partner via isabelle.barroso@kantar.com .

At Kantar Public, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity, therefore we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics. We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us.

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