Title: Intern – Data Analysis/Data Science

Location and work authorisation: Remote, with preference for India, with current and ongoing work authorisation

Compensation: Competitive

Position: Full-time, with option of flexible working, fixed-term 16+ weeks

Posted on:  February 11, 2022

Application deadline: March 31 2022, 6pm IST (applications may be reviewed as they are submitted)

We are looking for a “Data whizz” to contribute to new and ongoing data-related workflows (e.g. data cleaning, data analysis, data modeling, data science/ML, remote sensing analysis, etc.) with the option of contributing to more tech- and data-related projects where required and if desired by the applicant (e.g. data pipelines, dashboards, etc.).

Responsibilities could include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare research and/or operational data for analysis
• Conduct data analysis or create predictive models/tools:
  • To improve existing PxD operations/systems/services
  • As part of research projects (e.g. ongoing RCTs, A/B testing, etc)
• Prototype and conduct feasibility analysis for new services (e.g. remote sensing based advisory)
• Set up and conduct short term research projects (e.g. A/B testing)
• Support implementation and/or performance tuning of dashboards (R/Shiny, SQL)
• Support streamlining and automation of analytics for PxD’s research and product teams

The ideal candidate for this internship placement has many or all of the following:

• Bachelors or Graduate (ongoing) degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g. statistic, economics, data science, engineering, computer science, international development, etc.) or demonstrable knowledge of university-level math and statistics
• Proficiency in at least one of R, Python, and/or Stata (preferably both Stata and 1+ other)
• Command of statistics, data analysis, and data visualization
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fully remote team

Desirable/ one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of Databases/SQL/etc.
• Data Science / Machine Learning experience
• Familiarity with working with Remote Sensing and GIS data (e.g. raster and shapefile data, GEE, geopandas or equivalent, GIS data APIs, ArcGIS/QGIS, etc.)
• Familiarity with quantitative research methods (A/B tests, RCTs, etc.)
• Familiarity with one or more of PxD’s program countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
• Experience working in international development

How to apply:

To apply, please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit a CV, a short statement outlining the motivation for applying, and brief responses to the screening questions. The position may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the application deadline of March 31 2022, 6pm IST.