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Senior Data Scientist – Consultant

Contract

Remote

Deadline

January 26, 2026

About the organization

World Justice Project

World Justice Project

Organization type

Social Impact Organization

In A Nutshell

Location

Remote Washington, DC, USA

Job Type

Contract

Experience Level

Mid-level

Deadline to apply

January 26, 2026

Contribute to WJP’s global research on rule of law issues by supporting data analysis and report production processes. The role involves designing and implementing machine learning models, developing AI agents, and working with large language models (LLMs) to support a range of research projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning models and statistical analyses to support WJP research initiatives.
  • Lead technical infrastructure modernization including containerization and cloud deployment strategies.
  • Develop and maintain agentic AI systems and LLM-powered tools for data analysis workflows.
  • Provide technical mentorship to other team members on advanced analytics techniques.
  • Collaborate with research teams to translate complex data questions into analytical solutions.

Skillset

  • Advanced proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis and machine learning.
  • Experience with LLMOps and deployment of large language model applications.
  • SQL for database management and complex queries (bonus).
  • Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
  • Docker and containerization technologies.
  • Understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Basic HTML/CSS for report customization.
  • Understanding of RESTful APIs and web scraping techniques.

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