New Graduate, PhD - Data Science

Company Description

Blend360 is a top-notch data science solutions provider, devoted to co-generating substantial impact for its clients through the use of data science, AI technology, and people. With a mission to power audacious ideas, Blend confronts considerable challenges by flawlessly aligning human proficiency with artificial intelligence. The company is committed to triggering growth and cultivating innovation, laying the groundwork for value for its clients by utilizing world-class talent and a data-oriented approach. By integrating, Blend360 ensures its clients distinguish themselves, improving the world through the transformative potential of data science.

Job Description

What you will be doing:

Obtain internal training on tools, technology platforms (Python, R, SQL, Excel) and modeling processes, learn how to apply theory to actual client project work, and sharpen business skills and applications of Data Science skills on business problems.

Primary Focus:

• Analytical methods
• Technology programs and platforms
• Data management and analysis
• Business applications and methods
• Conduct state-of-the-art research in AI, NLP, or Computer Vision to develop innovative algorithms and models.
• Continually stay abreast of recent advancements in the field and incorporate the latest research and methodologies into our projects.
• Present findings and research to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD Degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Computer Vision, or another quantitative discipline
• Internship or prior work experience in Data Science
• Robust problem-solving skill through quantitative thinking and analysis
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to communicate to clients and stakeholders
• Strong business knowledge
• Ability to work efficiently in small and large teams delivering solutions for various clients
• Thrive in a quick-paced, dynamic environment

Required Technical Skills

• Experience in Python, R, SQL
• Experience with popular AI and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, , and Keras.

The Details:

• Location: Columbia, MD or Denver, CO
• Start Date is February/March 2024
• Visa Sponsorship Available
• Duration: Full-time
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k plan, Life Insurance, Pretax Commuter Benefits, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!
• Please DO NOT Apply to more than one position or it will delay your application!

Additional Information

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce. To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients, we have a duty and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical part in our history, our growth, and continues to profoundly influence our success. We are determined to achieve equality in the workplace, within our team and as an extension of our clients’ team.

This is not the moment's work, it requires continuous learning and deliberate actions. We are investing resources to understand and enhance the sourcing, selection and retention of the talent we hire.