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 looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Data Science team. 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.

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