Data Scientist + Junior Instructor

Job Description Experience: 3.00 + years Salary: Confidential (based on experience) Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST) Opportunity Type: Office (Pune) Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - Newton School) What do you need for this opportunity Must have skills required: AI/ML, Deep Learning, LLMs, NLP, Transformers, Statistical Modelling, Agentic AI Newton School is Looking for: About: Newton School is on a mission to redefine tech education in India. Backed by global investors (RTP Global, Nexus, Kunal Shah, and more), we are building a Tech Institute to solve the employability gap for millions of graduates. In collaboration with Rishihood University (Sonipat), Ajeenkya DY Patil University (Pune), and S-VYASA University (Bangalore), were creating the next generation of industry-ready tech leaders. Key Responsibilities - Teach Applied AI/ML: Design and deliver practical, project-based courses in AI/ML (Python for ML, Statistics, ML Algorithms, Deep Learning, NLP, CV, ML Ops, GenAI). - Develop Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Help design and update the AI/ML curriculum to reflect current industry tools, techniques, and best practices, incorporating your professional experience and case studies. - Mentor Student Projects: Guide students through hands-on AI/ML projects, providing technical direction, code reviews, and feedback based on industry standards. - Guide & Mentor Students: Advise students on developing practical skills, understanding career paths in AI/ML, and preparing for internships and job placements. - Stay Current: Bring the latest AI/ML research, tools, and industry trends into the classroom. - Collaborate: Work closely with other expert faculty and staff to create a unified and effective learning experience. - Assess Practical Skills: Design and evaluate assignments, projects, and assessments focused on real-world applications. Required Qualifications & Experience - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field. (PhD is valued but not mandatory.) - 3-6 years of direct, hands-on professional experience in the tech industry as an AI/ML Engineer, Data Scientist, Research Scientist, or similar role involving AI/ML development and deployment. - Proven Industry Track Record: Demonstrated experience in building, training, and deploying machine learning models (including deep learning) for real-world problems. - Deep AI/ML Understanding: Strong grasp of core ML algorithms (classical & deep learning CNNs, RNNs, Transformers), model evaluation, statistics, and awareness of current research/industry trends. - Passion for Teaching/Mentoring: Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and guide others. Prior mentoring, corporate training, technical workshops, or project supervision experience is highly relevant. (Formal academic teaching experience is not mandatory.) Required Skills - Technical: Expert-level Python programming. - Proficiency with data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn). - Hands-on experience with ML/DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch). - Strong SQL and data handling skills. - Understanding of ML Ops practices and tools (Git, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure). - Knowledge of key AI areas (NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI/LLMs). Soft Skills: Strong communication, mentoring ability, collaboration, and a genuine passion for education. Good-to-Have - Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. - Familiarity with modern teaching methodologies and academic tools. How to apply for this opportunity - Step 1: Click On Apply And Register or Login on our portal. - Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume - Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well). So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you