Principal Research Scientist

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Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal NielsenIQ Tempo inteiro
Principal Research Scientist (Statistics)

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Company Description
Join a dynamic and diverse global team dedicated to developing innovative solutions that uncover the complete consumer journey for our clients. We are seeking an experienced leader with strong expertise in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or a related field. Ideally experience with consumer panel data to revolutionize the way we measure consumer behavior both online and in-store.

Job Description

  • Collaborative Environment: Work in an international team in a flexible and supportive setting.
  • Research and Analysis: Define and own the R&D for the Consumer product's core methods. Present and communicate findings and recommendations based on rigorous research and analysis to peers and senior stakeholders.
  • Methodology Enhancement: Evaluate and improve current methodologies, especially the consumer projection framework, and our analytical models.
  • Innovative Solutions: Develop and test prototypes of new solutions and methodologies to address challenges in a dynamic market environment.
  • Cooperation: Coordinate efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Ideally you possess a good understanding of consumer behavior, panel-based projections, and consumer metrics and analytics. You have successfully applied your statistical and data analytical skills to real-world scenarios, demonstrating your ability to handle complex data sets and generate actionable insights. Experience with (un)managed crowdsourced panels and receipt capture methodologies is an advantage. You should have experience in leading a team of experts.

  • Educational Background and experience: Master's Degree or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Socio-economics, Data Science, or a related field with an absolute minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working in statistical modeling and/or R&D.
  • Statistical Expertise: Strong statistical and logical skills, with experience in sampling, bias reduction, indirect estimation, statistical modeling or data aggregation techniques.
  • Consumer Insights: Knowledge of consumer behavior and (un)managed consumer-related crowd-sourced panels.
  • Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting large data sets.
  • Programming Proficiency: Strong experience with Python or another high-level programming language, with a willingness to learn Python.
  • Continuous Learning: Eagerness to adopt and develop evolving technologies and tools. Curiosity to follow the newest research in the relevant fields and transfer to our products and business processes; potentially collaborate with academia.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication, writing, and collaboration skills (English).

Embark on this exciting journey to transform our panel measurement business and make a significant impact in the world of consumer analytics. Apply now to be a part of our innovative team

Additional Information

  • This role is Hybrid - 1 a week at the office in Madrid.

Our Benefits

  • Flexible working environment.
  • Volunteer time off.
  • LinkedIn Learning.
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP).

About NIQ
NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : General Business

Industries : Market Research

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