Data Science Trainee

Summary

Join Sword Health, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, and be part of a mission to free two billion people from pain. As a Data Scientist Trainee, you will contribute to data science projects from design to production, test clinical and digital interventions, leverage advanced programming, and collaborate with various teams to solve real-world problems. This 12-month program offers a steep learning curve, real-world impact, and the chance to build and question solutions. You will work alongside experienced data scientists, engineers, and analysts, helping to build a pain-free world powered by AI. The program is based in Portugal and requires a valid EU visa; relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

• Previous Experience using machine learning to derive insights and find patterns in the data
• Knowledge of SQL as well as statistical packages (such as those in Python)
• Focus and dedication to solve complex business problems with data, being able to use Data Science technical tools and techniques

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data science projects from design, exploration, prototype and production implementation
• Test novel clinical and digital interventions to understand our patient health needs, their behavioral tendencies and how to improve patient recovery
• Leverage advanced programming and processing of large datasets
• Work alongside with data scientists, data engineers and data analysts in complex analysis and in deploying designed and well-tested ML models into practice, helping to build appropriate frameworks to test and monitor ongoing model performance
• Provide methodological, statistical, design and analytical feedback for new and ongoing operations / applied research projects
• Work and collaborate with stakeholders (Finance, Marketing, Product, Clinical operations) to develop strategies and data science products to solve real world problems

Preferred Qualifications

Genuine curiosity that drives you to experiment and try new things

Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A start of a bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
• Learning opportunities with tailored mentoring
• Remote or Hybrid work policy