Join us as a Freelance Data Scientist (May/June – December ****)
We're looking for a data scientist to join our team on a fixed term from May/June **** to the end of December **** (until Christmas time).
What you'll work on
Applied data analysis using time-series and sensor data from smartphones and wearables
Feature extraction and analysis in at least one domain (e.g. gait/motor or audio/speech data)
Supporting evidence-generation activities related to neurological conditions
Data quality checks, basic validation, debugging data and documentation of results
Collaboration with science, product, and engineering teams
What we're looking for
MSc (or PhD) in Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related field
At least 2+ years of hands-on data science experience (ideally from industry)
Strong Python skills (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy; NLP libraries a plus)
Experience with time-series or sensor-derived data
Ability to own defined analyses with light guidance when needed
Nice to have
Exposure to aging, neurology, or related areas
Experience with clinical or real-world digital health data
Familiarity with NLP or speech pipelines
Interest in digital biomarkers or applied healthcare research
You don't need to tick every box to apply — if you have a solid foundation and are curious about digital health, we'd love to hear from you.
Contract:
Freelance · Full-time but potential for part-time setup
May – December **** - potential for continued engagement pending business needs
Europe-based candidates preferred (ideally Ireland or Portugal)
About Us – Beats Medical
Beats Medical is dedicated to improving lives through digital health innovation. We develop technology that empowers individuals with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, MS, and stroke recovery. Our mission is to make healthcare more accessible, personalised, and effective by combining medical expertise with advanced technology.
Our values guide everything we do:
Generate Value to Customers – Build solutions that customers trust and love
Better Together & Shared Accountability – Collaborate and support one another
Driving Continuous Improvement – Learn, adapt, and improve continuously
Leading the Future & Competing Boldly – Innovate with purpose
Quality & Integrity – Maintain high scientific and ethical standards
Authenticity, Empathy & Curiosity – Stay human, thoughtful, and curious