Data Scientist

Job Description

Are you passionate about using data science for social good? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work can make a difference? If so, JOSA, a leading Jordanian organization dedicated to open-source technology for social impact, wants you!
We're building a new Data Science team, and we're looking for a highly motivated individual to join us. You'll work alongside a talented team to leverage AI on socially conscious projects that align with JOSA's values.
If you're excited to:

• Apply your data science skills to tackle real-world challenges
• Contribute to open-source AI projects and the wider community
• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact

Apply to this position!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate about JOSA's values and mission.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Understanding of machine learning frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
• Knowledge in Natural Language Processing, preferably, with previous exposure to Large Language Models and Transformers models like BERT.
• Excellent communication in Arabic and English and interpersonal skills.
  

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Preparation: Collect, clean, and format data for machine learning models. This includes building pipelines to preprocess text data and developing ETL processes.
• Model Development: Fine-tune existing open source models for specific tasks, potentially including pre-training them. Evaluate and improve the performance of these models.
• Data Analysis: Extract insights from text data using data mining techniques. Visualize data and model results for clear communication.
• Deployment and Monitoring: Implement machine learning models to meet project requirements. Track the models performance and log metrics.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with other teams to integrate the model. Share findings and learnings with peers, partners and the wider community.
• Staying Current: Continuously learn about new AI advancements and apply them to improve JOSA's models and open-source models.