Associate Data Scientist

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Data Team is responsible for the creation of our data products. From the processing of input data to creating the methodologies behind our forecasting, the entire pipeline of creating our datasets sits with the data team. The focus of the team is on our four yearly data updates and the incremental improvements that need to be done to our methods and input data. Further, Data Team members will help support the Insights Team on (private sector) client-specific requests that require subsets of our main data products.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Associate Data Scientist to work closely with our Data Team to translate complex data into standardized input data with the goal of improving our data quality. This role will be focused on data creation, data modelling, and product refinement. This position will primarily work on private sector client tasks.

THE CHALLENGE

• Clean our household budget surveys to ensure we are capturing the right category and spending shares.
• Assist with QAQC, of our key products, including but not limited to World Data Pro, categories data, cities data, and households data.
• Collect and clean national accounts and CPI data.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including blogs, reports, and presentations.
• Provide technical and analytical support, primarily to our private sector clients.

YOUR PROFILE

Competences :

OUR OFFER

The minimum monthly salary for this position is starting at € 3,175.00 gross, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3-4 weeks.

We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you're willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team

About us

World Data Lab (WDL), founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by visionary economic thought leaders and technologists, is a forward-thinking data science SaaS company on a mission of "Making Everyone Count." We are dedicated to revolutionizing how the world understands and leverages data, ensuring that every individual, organization, and community has access to the insights they need to thrive. By using state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed methodologies and artificial intelligence, we deliver the most accurate models and forecasts on global spending power and demographic trends. Our proprietary data models enable businesses, organizations, and the general public to make informed decisions - whether optimizing labor market policies or identifying emerging high-growth markets.

With a focus on creating meaningful impact, WDL's leading products - including , , , and World Data Pro - have already reached millions worldwide, democratizing access to critical data.

At World Data Lab, we are looking for talented, driven individuals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and making a global impact, we want you on our team