Applied Data Scientists - Online/Remote

Applied Data Scientist (Contract) Remote | 30 hrs/week | 6-week engagement Compensation: $75–$100/hour (independent contractor) About the Role Mercor is seeking applied data science professionals to support a strategic analytics initiative with a global enterprise client. This contract-based role focuses on extracting insights, building statistical models, and informing business decisions through advanced analytical techniques. This is a short-term, high-impact engagement centered on experimentation, modeling, and stakeholder communication — not production ML engineering. Key Responsibilities • Translate business questions into structured data science problems and analytical workflows • Perform data wrangling, exploratory data analysis, and hypothesis testing • Build statistical models and predictive tools to support decision-making • Develop visualizations and dashboards for business stakeholders • Communicate insights, recommendations, and technical findings to non-technical audiences Ideal Qualifications • 5+ years of applied data science or analytics experience • Proficiency in Python or R (e.g., pandas, NumPy, Jupyter) and strong SQL skills • Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI • Strong grounding in statistical modeling, experimentation, and A/B testing • Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing presentation skills Project Details • Remote • Commitment: Minimum 30 hours/week • Duration: Approximately 6 weeks Compensation & Contract Terms • $75–$100/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect • Classification: Independent contractor Application Process 1. Submit your resume through Mercor 1. Domain-expertise interview 1. Short follow-up form About Mercor Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, research, and creative fields use Mercor to collaborate on frontier AI projects. Equal Opportunity Statement We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.