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Junior Data Scientist
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Role Title: Junior Data Scientist
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
About the Role The company is partnering with a leading AI lab to hire data scientists and quantitative professionals from top companies. You'll bring rigor to how AI models handle statistics, machine learning, experimentation, and quantitative reasoning.
Scope of Work
- Evaluate AI model outputs on data science, statistics, ML, and quantitative problems
- Create expert-level prompts, datasets, and reference solutions
- Identify flawed methodology, statistical errors, and weak quantitative reasoning
- Provide structured feedback that improves model capability
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of experience working at a top company (tech, finance, or research), with at least part of this experience within the past 3 years
- Based in an English-speaking country
- Clear written communication of technical and statistical concepts
Skills
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Pandas
- Machine Learning
- Statistics
- Experimentation
- Data Modeling
This role at a glance
At $150–$200/hr, the Junior Data Scientist role comes to about $13,000–$17,330 a month for 20 hours a week, or $26,000–$34,670 a month full time — roughly $312,000–$416,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted 3 days ago. Data roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 29 days before closing, counted over the 20 that have closed so far. 13 people applied to this role through RemoteJobsOne in the last 30 days.
20 hours a week
$13,000–$17,330
a month, before tax
Full time
$26,000–$34,670
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$312,000–$416,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
3 days
Data roles here close after about 29 days, counted over 20 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $150–$200/hr. Across the 10 hourly data roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $55 to $80 an hour, and published rates range from $30 to $350. Its top rate of $200 sits above the category's median ceiling.
This role
$150–$200/hr
Data median
$55–$80/hr · full spread $30 to $350
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Data Analysis$150–$280/hr median
9 open roles · up to $350/hr
- Python$50–$100/hr median
19 open roles · up to $280/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the Junior Data Scientist role pay?
It pays $150–$200/hr, which is about $26,000–$34,670 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Junior Data Scientist job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the Junior Data Scientist role ask for?
The posting asks for Python, Data Analysis, Pandas, Machine Learning, Statistics and Experimentation. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
How do I apply for Junior Data Scientist?
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