We are hiring a data scientist! You enjoy working with R and know a bit about Shiny, the tidyverse, and Git. We offer work on interesting projects around the R ecosystem, with lots of freedom and flexibility and the option to work remotely.

What we look for
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Very good knowledge of R, in particular Shiny and the tidyverse
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Basic knowledge of Git
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Experience with databases is a plus
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80%-100% commitment, can be adapted throughout the year
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Ability and desire to learn and improve on the job
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Good working knowledge of written English
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Very good command of spoken English or German
What we offer
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Interesting projects around consulting and open-source software development
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Remote first: work wherever (and whenever) you want, some on-site presence might be required
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Focused work and asynchronous communication, keeping meetings to a minimum
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Compassionate learning-oriented work environment: we help each other grow and get better at what we do
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Full flexibility: we adjust to your needs, especially if you have family commitments
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Nice offices in Zurich: Stauffacher (downtown), Zürich Affoltern (near ETH Hönggerberg)
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Attractive compensation
How to apply
Please submit your application via mail@cynkra.com, or share a private GitHub repository with us. Get in touch with us if you have further questions.
Who we are
cynkra is a Zurich-based data consulting company with a strong focus on R. We use R and the tidyverse in the vast majority of our projects. We support businesses and organizations by helping them pick the right tools, implementing solutions, training, and code review. We are enthusiastic about open-source software and contribute to it, too. Learn more at www.cynkra.com.
You are welcome!
We are an equal opportunity employer who recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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