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Machine Learning / Data Science Expert

AfterQuery Contract Posted 9 months ago US, UK, EU, CA, AU, NZ

Role details

This is a remote, project-based role for data scientists and machine learning professionals with 1–3 years of work experience. You will complete tasks similar to those performed in data science, machine learning engineering, AI research, or analytics roles. Work is over the next 2-3 weeks, asynchronous, and assigned on a project-by-project basis, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you accept. This position offers highly competitive pay, exposure to real-world ML/data problems, and an excellent opportunity to boost your resume.

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  3. A short skills assessment in your domain. It is unpaid, you get one attempt, and AfterQuery sends no pass or fail notice.
  4. If AfterQuery accepts you, they invite you to matching projects.
  5. Remote — open to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Cyprus and Liechtenstein.
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