Data Scientist / Data Analyst

About the role

The Office of Data and Intelligence at the National University of Singapore is looking for a Data Scientist or Data Analyst to collect, analyse and visualise data and present analytical results for regular and ad-hoc reporting, meeting the information and strategic needs of university stakeholders. The successful candidate joins a team of data analysts and data scientists.

Key responsibilities

• Create detailed reports on data sources, methodology, analytical techniques, results and insights for stakeholders.
• Develop visualisations and presentations to share analytical results and derive actionable insights.
• Assist other university units in strengthening their data culture and capabilities.
• Develop data repositories and systems so stakeholders can access regular reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field; Master's or PhD preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to articulate ideas with data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working across teams.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, R, Java, C++, C# or SQL.
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik Sense.
• Experience applying machine learning techniques and designing scalable, production-grade algorithms.
• Knowledge of databases, ETL and data API concepts.