Associate Educator, Data Scientist

December 2, 2024

About The Role

BrainStation is currently seeking a full-time Associate Educator to be part of our dynamic team delivering lessons for our Data Science program. BrainStation Educators have the unique opportunity to teach, research, and work on real analysis problems, while simultaneously building the future of education.

Responsibilities

Contribute to BrainStation’s Data Science Diploma program that will positively impact the lives and careers of hundreds of individuals across our campuses
Deliver lectures and mentor the next wave of Data Science talent
Facilitate in-class activities, group discussions, demos and provide constructive feedback for evaluating student work
Apply BrainStation’s Agile Education methodologies to the program to continuously improve the educational experience for students
Constantly improve your own skills, and apply these skills in collaboration with other BrainStation Faculty members to build the digital platform and tools needed to deliver cutting-edge content
Define the education experience of the future

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Requirements

2+ years experience as a Data Scientist or Analytics professional and a Bachelor’s degree relevant to the subject matter
Strong command of querying and programming languages SQL, R and python - numpy, pandas, sklearn, TensorFlow & Keras), and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, matplotlib/seaborn/plotly in python packages
Experience applying various methods of numerical and categorical modelling techniques and supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods (OLS regression and GLMs, logistic regression, KNN, SVM, decision trees/random forest, clustering and cluster analysis, dimensionality reduction, neural networks)
Hands-on development experience working with version control systems (we use Git)
Practical experience designing and applying data science processes to conduct experiments using a variety of tools and methods, and can speak to their complexities in a simple and logical manner
Experience in a teaching or mentoring role, and are comfortable speaking to large groups
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
An empathetic, friendly, and approachable demeanour
A passion for education and creating positive learning experiences for others

Perks And Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package
Retirement Planning
Parental Leave Program
New Device Allowance
Socials, Outings & Retreats
Culture of Learning & Development
Flexible Working Hours
Work from Home Flexibility

About BrainStation

BrainStation is a global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation. Established in 2012, BrainStation works with instructors from the most innovative brands to develop and deliver cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered professionals across the world.

Bonus: Have you been to a campus or joined an online learning opportunity? We are actively seeking individuals that believe in lifelong learning and that have taken part in our On Campus or Online offerings.

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