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Director, Data Science

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic ... Hands-on programming language skills (SQL, Python, R, etc) * Experienced in machine learning ...

We are seeking a Python developer / solutions architect to drive forward our next-gen model ... PhD in a quantitative field, and four or more years of related experience Ideal Experience * Dev ...

PhD Data Scientist, Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$143K - $156K/yr

PhD Data Scientist, Intern Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions ... Experience with a scientific computing language (such as Python, R, etc) and SQL. We believe new ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

$95.90K - $126.20K/yr

Utilizing Python scripts to compile and integrate software libraries * Provide Python script ... PhD would be overqualified Required Skills : Embedded Software Full Lifecycle,Embedded Software ...

Ms or PhD in a highly quantitative field * At least 5 years in financial services or a quantitative environment * Experience in project or people management * Strong programming skills, Python, Java ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PhD-level Python Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PhD-level Python Developer, you need advanced programming skills in Python, a relevant doctoral degree (typically in computer science, data science, or a related field), and a strong foundation in research methodologies. Experience with scientific computing libraries (such as NumPy, pandas, and SciPy), machine learning frameworks, and version control systems like Git is highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and the capacity to work independently are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential for driving innovative research, developing robust code, and effectively collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.

What types of collaborative projects might a PhD with Python expertise typically engage in within a research or industry setting?

PhDs with strong Python skills often work on multidisciplinary projects that require data analysis, machine learning, or automation. They may collaborate with domain experts, data scientists, and software engineers to design experiments, develop analytical tools, or build scalable research prototypes. Collaborative work frequently involves contributing to codebases, sharing insights through data visualization, and participating in regular meetings to align project goals. Such environments foster both technical growth and exposure to diverse fields, supporting career advancement through impactful contributions.

What is a PhD Python developer?

A PhD Python developer is a professional who has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and specializes in using the Python programming language for research, data analysis, software development, or academic projects. These individuals often work in fields like data science, machine learning, scientific computing, or academia, where complex problem-solving and advanced analytical skills are required. Their expertise in both research methodologies and Python allows them to tackle sophisticated computational tasks and contribute to cutting-edge innovation.
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Director, Data Science

Omnicom Media US PHD

Chicago, IL • On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world's leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK, to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We combine the latest industry insight with the best creative minds to produce planning innovation and create award-winning work for some of the world's largest advertisers. Finding a better way is our ethos and sums up how we approach everything - from a new client brief to the way we work.
Team Overview
At PHD, we provide our clients with powerful and innovative media strategies, along with big ideas that are driven by insights. PHD Data Scientists deliver analytic solutions across a wide variety of client applications and help brands to connect better with the customers. They process and integrate big data in data clean rooms from media advertising platforms including the first party and the third-party data and support business insights and growth solutions.
Our data scientists build advanced predictive models utilizing machine learning and advanced statistic. PHD data scientists leverage data to address various types of marketing challenges such as audience creation, segmentation, identifying audience journey, optimization, digital attribution, customer retention, customer behavior prediction, and cross channel customer experience.
The Data Science team is pivotal in the delivery of modern agency services. We are tightly integrated with marketing science teams to deliver on and exceed our clients' business goals.
Responsibilities
External facing responsibilities:
  • Partner with Planning & Investment teams to provide expert hands-on and well as strategic Data Science support across the entire campaign lifecycle.
  • Build advanced ML models to cluster and segment audiences, scale and deploy custom audiences across various platforms/ publishers
  • Run descriptive and diagnostic analyses to help measure campaign performance within clean rooms and/or other analytics platforms (e.g., Google ADH, Facebook advanced analytics, Amazon Marketing Cloud, etc.)
  • Help develop strategic analytical roadmaps to institutionalize data driven outcomes
  • Excellent project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and act with a strong sense of urgency without compromising executional excellence
  • Leverage technical (coding) expertise to help bring about process efficiencies

Internal facing responsibilities:
  • Build and present decks that provide a compelling narrative to decode complex analytical results to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Help design and develop the DS practice knowledge repository and delegate tasks to junior resources to support vision
  • Lead and train direct reports and manage their career progression

Required Skills
  • Hands-on programming language skills (SQL, Python, R, etc)
  • Experienced in machine learning techniques, causal models, etc. to support the analysis of information
  • Advanced presentation and communication skills
  • Experience working with non-technical teams
  • Clear understanding of digital clean rooms, and their related concepts and strategy
  • Certifications in any of the following: Meta (Blueprint), SQL, Python, R (online)
  • Expert-level domain knowledge of business/industry

Education and Experience
  • A university degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics or related field, and 7-10 years of experience in informatics work in academia, advertising, management consulting, marketing or digital consulting
  • Knowledge of agency-side execution process is desirable, but not required

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This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.
Compensation Range
$120,000-$175,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
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