Data Scientist KI (m/*/w) — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 25 days ago
Role overview
Canton of Zurich Department of Justice and Home Affairs Office of Statistics and Data Data Scientist KI (m/*/f) 80
100% At the Office of Statistics and Data, we actively promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the Canton of Zurich.
Together with the Office of Information Technology, the Personnel Office, and the Digital Administration department, we develop intelligent solutions that relieve the workload of employees, improve processes, and create concrete value for the population and businesses.
- Canton of Zurich Department of Justice and Home Affairs Office of Statistics and Data Data Scientist KI (m//f) 80
- 100% At the Office of Statistics and Data, we actively promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the Canton of Zurich.
- You have completed a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- You program confidently in Python and have extensive experience with common machine learning frameworks.
Key requirements
- You have completed a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- You program confidently in Python and have extensive experience with common machine learning frameworks.
- You are familiar with methods for evaluating KI models and can critically assess and communicate results.
- You have experience in developing prototypes and implementing data science solutions together with IT experts.
- You deal responsibly with data protection, information security, fairness, and other ethical issues.
- You actively address issues, bring your own ideas, and develop sustainable solutions together with the people involved.
- You communicate clearly, decisively, and appropriately for the audience.
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your online application with a cover letter.
- Please supplement your application with links to code samples, for example on GitHub.
- These should show how you have conceived and implemented professional machine learning projects with Python.
- We will review incoming applications continuously.
- Our publicly accessible applications and code examples can be found on the GitHub profile «AI + Machine Learning Canton of Zurich .
- For this position, we only consider direct applications.
- We cannot accept applications from recruitment agencies and intermediaries.
Contacts
- For questions, feel free to contact Chantal Amrhein [email protected] or Patrick Arnecke [email protected] at any time.
- Learn more about our KI projects on the Canton of Zurich's website under «Artificial Intelligence .
Company and context
- As a Data Scientist KI, within the KI organization, you will be responsible for the scientific data responsibility along the entire process chain: from evaluating potential use cases to developing Proofs of Concept to implementing successful solutions into operation.
- Additionally, you will share your knowledge and advise administrative units on data science issues.
- Do you want to harness the potential of AI for the Canton of Zurich?
- Then we are looking for you starting January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Here's what you'll do with us:
- You will analyze concrete challenges together with administrative units and assess whether and how AI can make a meaningful contribution.
- You will develop Proofs of Concept, for example, in the areas of intelligent knowledge management, KI assistance systems, semantic search, and process automation.
- You will develop prototypes and iteratively improve them based on the feedback from our customers.
- You will prepare data, conduct exploratory analyses, and select appropriate models and methods.
- You will systematically evaluate KI models in terms of quality, robustness, and suitability for the specific use case.
- You will work closely with experts in IT, architecture, data governance, data protection, information security, and operations.
Additional details
- Then we are looking for you starting January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Here's what you'll do with us:
- You will develop methods, standards, and ways of working for the responsible use of AI together with the team. Here's what you bring:
- You have good English skills. Here's what we offer you: a varied and responsible task in an interdisciplinary environment
- active participation and development of the digital transformation of the cantonal administration a collegial team and an open working atmosphere room for creativity and new ideas
- diverse training and development opportunities a central workplace in the heart of Zurich
Notes and original content
- Then we are looking for you starting January 1, 2027, or by agreement.
- Here's what you'll do with us:
- You will develop methods, standards, and ways of working for the responsible use of AI together with the team.
- Here's what you bring:
- You have good English skills.
- Here's what we offer you:
- a varied and responsible task in an interdisciplinary environment
- active participation and development of the digital transformation of the cantonal administration
- a collegial team and an open working atmosphere
- room for creativity and new ideas
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
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