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# PhD Data Scientist

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Visualization, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Standard Sql, Tableau (Software), Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Pandas, Pyspark, Databricks
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/38001661/phd-data-scientist/

## About the Role

* Experience building NLP, LLM, or using GenAI tools (e.g. LoRA, LangChain, RAG, LLM Fine Tuning or PEFT)
 * Proficiency in Python (pandas, PySpark) and SQL
 * Hands-on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Databricks
 * Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to analyze and validate data
 * Understanding of analytical model development and data-driven decision-making
 * Must be a US Citizen

Bonus points if you have:

 * Experience designing and implementing a custom Generative AI solution
 * Utilized PhD training in rigorous research methodologies to analyze and tackle challenging client problems from a distinctive and informed perspective
 * Experience working in a cloud environment (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP))
 * Experience working with federal clients
 * Experience in a specific domain like Cybersecurity or Fraud Detection
 * Active Clearance



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