Remote Data Scientist - Energy Analytics

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Data Scientist specializing in Energy Analytics to join their innovative team. Working entirely from home, you will leverage vast datasets to extract actionable insights, build predictive models, and drive strategic decisions across the company's diverse energy portfolio. This role is crucial for optimizing operations, forecasting energy demand, and identifying new market opportunities. If you are passionate about data, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a remote work environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the future of energy, regardless of your physical location within the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and deploy machine learning models for energy forecasting, demand prediction, and anomaly detection.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within the energy sector.
• Design and conduct A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate the impact of data-driven initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to understand data needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Communicate complex findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of data governance standards and best practices for remote operations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist , with a significant portion focused on energy data .
• Proficiency in Python or R, and relevant libraries for data manipulation, statistical modeling, and machine learning (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with SQL and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote , collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Generous allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects shaping the future of the energy industry .
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.