Applied Technology Researcher / Data Scientist

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Skills you will need:
   
Education: You hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in an area of expertise that is relevant to the duties of the position such as Computer Science, Physics, Data Science and Analytics. You have taken additional courses or have proven expertise in different emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, IoT, digital identity, and 5G, among others.
   
Skills and Experience: You have at least four years of experience in the use of emerging technologies for development. You have confirmed experience in doing research, analyzing technical documents, writing. While leading teams or as technical lead in projects, you have captured experience in working with non-technical people. You have ability to thrive and develop in a learning environment, excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to manage a broad portfolio of different assignments with shifting priorities, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
   
Languages: You are proficient in English and Spanish. Proficiency in any other of the Bank’s official languages is a plus (Portuguese and/or French).
   
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Opportunity summary:
   
- Type of contract: Fixed-Term
- Length of Contract: 3 years
- Starting date: August 16, 2020
- Location: Washington, D.C.
   
Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.
   
We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities to apply.

About us: At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.

The IDB offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for our Region, the IDB Group is reviewing its hiring needs and re-prioritizing its areas of talent acquisition. We encourage candidates to continue to apply to the active postings, yet current job openings may be subject to further decisions in terms of timing of the processes, or other actions, in accordance with business needs. Final hiring decisions may also be conditioned to the candidate’s ability to timely relocate to the post of duty at the moment of starting service.

 


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