Data Science Associate at Via

As aData Science Associate youll utilize quantitative & statistical techniques to drive business-model and product innovation for Via. This is an entry level role and we will consider exceptional applicants without prior work experience.**While we encourage the use of smart AI in our work we want to get to know your authentic and human self during the interview process. We do not encourage any AI usage in applications application questions or interview settings outside of live or take home coding sessions.**What Youll Do:Use statistical modeling to make inferences and predictions for example about the behavior of drivers and riders in our deployments.Gain an understanding of entity-relationship models help organize data at Via and build custom datasets for internal and external stakeholders.Hone your presentation and communication skills by giving regular reports on your progress and findings.Who You Are:Have a Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in neuroscience physics biology math economics computer science operations research or other highly quantitative field and a record of exceptional academic achievement.Are hungry for knowledge. You enjoy reading and understanding scientific textbooks and often build toy implementations of new techniques to see how they function.Have conducted scientific research as an undergraduate completing at least one project that was heavy in the analysis of interesting data and/or utilized statistical modeling and/or stochastic simulations in either an academic environment or during an internship.Have written at least 2000 lines of high-quality functional or object-oriented code in Python or other language suitable for data analytics.Are a natural relationship builder that values camaraderie comes with a sense of humor and doesnt take themselves too seriously.Can think on your feet and are curious coachable and self-motivated.Are an extraordinary communicator with demonstrated writing editing and visualization skillsWhat Catches Our Eye:Prior experience with SQL is a plus.Authorship of one or more high-impact publications is a plus.Compensation and Benefits:Final salary will be determined by the candidates experience knowledge and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay where applicableSalary Range: $65000 - $95000 per yearWe are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans and 401K matching.Were Via and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. Were driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs healthcare and education. With our best in class suite of products we make transit thrive.Our teams of world class engineers data-scientists product managers operations specialists marketers transit experts and more bring cutting-edge AI-powered software and innovative technology-enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012 Via builds solutions to digitize automate and enable data-driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed-route buses microtransit paratransit school buses autonomous vehicles and more.If youre excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation are up for solving tough problems and willing to become/already are a transit nerd we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.Ready to join the rideVia is an equal opportunity employer.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Healthcare Attorney,General Insurance,Attorney At Law,Core Banking,Import & Export,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 65000 - 95000