Role overview
**About the Project:**
Sepal is conducting a research study to understand work excellence among data scientistss to establish professional benchmarks. Selected participants will share their professional background, design field-specific screening questions, and document substantial work projects as case studies.
**Sample of Reported Job Titles:**
Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Scientist, Quantitative Analyst
**MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:**
* 4+ years full-time experience as a data scientists
* English language fluency
* Access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet
* Technology proficiency: Comfortable with messaging, video calling, and uploading files
* Ability to follow detailed written instructions and complete online tasks independently
**COMPENSATION AND LOGISTICS:**
* Hourly pay: $38–$44 per hour, plus task bonuses, based on experience and fit
* Paid bi-weekly based on tracked and approved hours
* Classification as 1099 independent contractor; engagement is at-will
* Entirely remote—work whenever you like as long as deadlines are met
* Current employment in the field is not required