Senior/Lead Data Scientist, YouGov
Data Integrity
Global research data and analytics group
Open for applications
Global research data and analytics group
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
Role
Who you are
- This is a hands-on role that requires both analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Master’s or PhD in data science, statistics, quantitative social science, or equivalent business experience
- Experience with (and ability to learn) a variety of statistical methods – regression, causal inference, multilevel regression models, classification models, machine learning, MRP, LLMs
- Experience performing statistical analyses on large datasets
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis, modeling, and visualization
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-documented code
- Skilled at communicating results and research methodology though reports
What the job involves
- YouGov has an exciting opportunity open for a Senior Data Scientist / Lead Data Scientist to come and work for a Global Online Research Company, offering insight into what the world thinks
- This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and credibility of our research data
- You will work independently to develop new strategies to detect, prevent, and mitigate research fraud, and be responsible for communicating the results of new and existing fraud prevention programs to internal and external stakeholders through white papers, ad hoc reports, and in-person presentations
- We develop models and predictions using a combination of surveys, voter databases, census microdata, behavioral tracking and other sources
- We handle the most difficult data problems at our company, including massive datasets, missing data, self-selection, measurement error, fraud detection, attrition, and many more
- Develop comprehensive statistical models to detect, prevent, and respond to research fraud
- Lead investigations into suspected cases of research fraud, including data manipulation, respondent fraud, and other unethical practices
- Exercise considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment while working independently on complex research projects – including methods selection, techniques, and evaluation criteria
- Convey complex information and persuade several diverse stakeholders/audience across multiple cultures
- Author white papers, ad hoc reports, and in-person presentations to communicate results
- Coordinate with senior stakeholders to understand project requirements
- Work collaboratively with the existing data science team
Our take
In a digital world, data analytics is one of the biggest drivers of corporate and governmental change. YouGov exists at the forefront of data analytics worldwide, measuring public opinion on a range of topics, individuals and events.
Perhaps best known for its political polling, YouGov provides analytics on a huge range of topics from the popularity of public figures (not just politicians), fashion brands and charities to satisfaction with healthcare or energy providers, and even just general nationwide mood.
It's a well-established market leader with over 2 decades of polling experience and websites for 39 different countries. It's vast data collection and analytics capabilities allow it to continually adapt and refine its methods, positioning the company for continued success in an ever-evolving market.
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Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Old Street, London, UK
Leadership
Steve Hatch
(CEO)Joined YouGov in 2023 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the VP of Meta Northern Europe at Meta, Director for UK and Ireland/VP of Northern Europe at Facebook, and CEO at MEC.
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