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Department of Statistics

Statistician (Digital Transformation Unit)

Department of Statistics

Contract

Closing on 30 Nov 2024

What the role is

As a Statistician, you will lead discussions with stakeholders to understand business challenges, develop algorithms, provide technical guidance, and solve complex problems independently or in a team.

What you will be working on

• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to understand their business challenges, sharpen the business use cases • Work with cross-functional teams to develop algorithms and methodologies to address the use case (including but not limited to data cleaning, pre-processing, feature engineering, and build data science models) • Design and build efficient and scalable deep learning and machine learning algorithms • Formulating and implementing strategies to build strong pipeline of impactful projects • Provide technical guidance to junior team members on solution design as well as lead code/design reviews • Work independently or in a team to solve complex problem statements

What we are looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, or related technical disciplines • 1+ years of relevant work experience in areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) development and applications • Knowledgeable in data science techniques and concepts, with sound understanding of their potentials and limitations when applied to business use cases. • Knowledge/Experience in feature selections, hyper-parameter optimization and model validation. • Proficient in Python and SQL • Knowledge in building container application and basic UI development is a plus

About Department of Statistics

The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population. We collect, compile, analyse and disseminate a wide range of economic, business, household and population data, as well as analyse and monitor trends in the economy and population. With these vital inputs, policymakers, business decision makers and our data users gain valuable insights into current and emerging economic and social trends, enabling them to make calculated and informed decisions in the formulation of policies and strategies for the future. Apart from public agencies and businesses, our users also include researchers, analysts, educators, students, the media and the general public. Join our team and make a difference by contributing important statistical input to facilitate policy planning and decision-making and support Singapore's present and future economic and social development.