Data Science Researcher

112140BR

Job Description

Digitalization CoE is a part of Technology organization within Shell’s Projects and Technology, and has about 250 members. Data Science R&D team in India is part of the global Data Science team, and counts ~ 20 members from diverse background (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics and different fields of Engineering), equipped with right set of skills to tackle most challenging data related problems in RDS. Our team delivers substantial cash to the RDS bottom line by driving number of successful projects that spans from Shell’s Upstream, Downstream, Chemicals, Integrated Gas business, as well as support to our Trading and Supply business

·        The position focuses on building capabilities and skills in Data Science R&D to solve targeted problems in Shell’s businesses.

·        The successful candidate will be responsible for applying Data Science algorithms (existing in Linear Algebra, Statistics, Optimization, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, System Identification, etc.) and develop new algorithms while managing & delivering a portfolio of Data Science R&D projects.

·        The candidate should have demonstrated similar skills in the previous role with tangible publications, reports, presentations or deployed tools.

·        The candidate is expected to seek out, evaluate, discover and invent new data science methods relevant to above mentioned areas.

·        The responsibility is also to critically test ideas through the “fastest route to failure” and/or to champion & develop algorithms via proof on concept projects which can be executed in two or three months, need be with a synthetic data set.

·        The successful candidate will coordinate and liaise with different colleagues within Shell including other data science, data engineering teams, process engineering teams and asset / business / IT support teams.

·        Accountable for technical content and project management; responsible for stakeholder engagement, internal and external.

·        Research aptitude, including original thinking, capability of problem solving in applying specific tools for business problem solving, end-to-end delivery of technical services, flexibility and technical breadth in learning and applying appropriate tools (from Linear Algebra to Deep Learning, as required by the problem) and working collaboratively across various teams to identify opportunities, frame the right questions and timely delivery are key dimensions to this role.

​·   ​   Ensure Shell’s IP position is secured and extended.

Requirements

·       Masters or PhD in any computational discipline. A candidate with Signal Processing background, with hands-on expertise in System Identification and Kalman / Particle Filters is most preferred.

·        He/She should have considerate amount of experience in  developing new algorithms in Data Science, either combinations of existing ones or totally out-of-the-box ones.

·        He/She should be passionate about applied mathematics and have a good grasp / awareness of numerical methods / algorithms existing in the fields of Linear Algebra, Statistics, Optimization, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, System Identification, etc.

·        He/She should be able to mix-and-match algorithms to solve various business problems. Should have good programming skills (Python – preferred, R or Matlab), enough to develop functions, modules and libraries, so that it is easy to maintain a repository of various methods.

Company Description

Shell began operations in India more than 80 years ago. At Shell India, we invest in our people through our industry-leading development programme, which sees our employees thrive and gain access to experts on a local and global level. To date, we have invested more than US$ 1 billion already in India’s energy sector alone in socially and environmentally responsible ways. It is the only global major to have a fuel retail license in India. The Shell Technology Centre Bangalore, STCB, is one of the three global hubs for technology in the Projects & Technology business of Royal Dutch Shell. In addition, we supply crude, chemicals and technology to public and private sector oil companies, and our Chennai Business Centre provides a wide range of finance, accounting and business services to Shell globally.

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Skillpool

R&D FS – Math Comp & Data Science

Country of Work Location

India

City, State (if applicable)

Bangalore

Work Location

Bangalore – Shell Technology India

No. of Positions

1

Job Expires

21-Jul-2019