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Back in the late nineties, when statisticians apparently decided coding was cool, R emerged as a sort of open-source rebellion against the expensive, proprietary statistical packages dominating the landscape. It promised a flexible environment for data analysis, visualization, and, let’s be honest, a frankly alarming degree of customizability. The reality? It’s a bit like building a car from spare parts – incredibly powerful if you really know what you’re doing, but prone to unexpected breakdowns and requiring constant tinkering.

Compared to Python, which has become the darling of the machine learning crowd, R remains stubbornly focused on statistical computing. While Python strives for general-purpose dominance, R happily wallows in its niche, beloved by academics, biostatisticians, and anyone who enjoys wrestling with package dependencies. It’s still surprisingly relevant, powering much of the statistical rigor behind everything from clinical trials to financial modeling. Though one suspects many users are still running code written on floppy disks.

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Quantitative Researcher | Trading Team @ jump-trading

NL | 2025-12-28
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AI Language Engineer, Artificial General Intelligence - Data Services @ amazon

NL | 2025-12-27
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AI/ML, Data Collection, Python, Computer Science, SQL, R, MATLAB, Unix, PhD, API, Git, Agile/Scrum
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Lead Solutions Architect - Manufacturing / Supply Chain @ databricks

NL | 2025-12-27
This role is a high-stakes, high-visibility opportunity for a seasoned data engineering leader with deep industry experience in manufacturing and supply chain. The position demands technical... read more »
Databricks, Management, AI/ML, Data Lakehouse, Cloud Computing, Marketing, C, R, Go, Analytics, Spark, Delta
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Business Analyst AI Projects @ ernstandyoung

NL | 2025-12-26
EY's Business Analyst AI Projects positions you as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical squads, diagnosing AI opportunities, shaping requirements, and building ROI cases. It... read more »
Go, AI/ML, KPI, Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, Power BI, Tableau, Agile/Scrum, Data Governance, Analytics, SQL, NLP, Cloud Computing, AWS, Azure, GCP, MLOps, Python, R, Looker, Confluence, Jira, LLM, PhD, Computer Science, DevOps, IoT, GenAI, Amazon SageMaker, NoSQL, Data Streaming, API, Java, Scala, Docker, ETL/ELT
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Intern, Translational Data Science (Project: Computational and Molecular Approaches to Improve Preclinical Risk Assessment of Biologics) @ genmab

NL | 2025-12-26
Genmab seeks a motivated intern to analyze RNA‑seq data from multiple species, supporting early drug development and bridging translational gaps. A key differentiator is their focus on... read more »
AI/ML, Data Science, Python, R, Git, Agile/Scrum
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Intern, Translational & Quantitative Data Science (Streamlining Biomarker Operations: Transforming Clinical Inventory Management with Automation and AI) @ genmab

NL | 2025-12-26
Genmab seeks an intern for its Translational Data Science team to develop a centralized biomarker inventory dashboard using R Shiny, Databricks, and AWS, integrating data from multiple sources to... read more »
Data Science, Data Management, Management, Dashboard, Databricks, AWS, DataViz, ETL/ELT, R, Data Engineering, Data Quality, AI/ML, Computer Science, Python, SQL, Agile/Scrum
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Research staff member - Impacts of Pesticides to wildlife- NL @ leiden-university

NL | 2025-12-25 | EUR 3708 - 5057 / month
Leiden University seeks a Support Member to handle ecological and chemical data for a project assessing environmental impacts in Europe. A noteworthy feature is the focus on biodiversity and... read more »
R, Python, Go
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Postdoctoral Researcher - Functional Diversity and Ecosystem Services (TerraChem Project)- NL @ leiden-university

NL | 2025-12-25 | EUR 3546 - 5538 / month
Leiden University seeks a postdoctoral researcher to analyze how chemical stressors impact biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and services, using ecological data, statistical, and spatial... read more »
PhD, R, Python, Go
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Mechanical Engineer (Sensor developer) @ optics11bv

NL | 2025-12-24
This role is an ambitious, high-impact position for a Mechanical Engineer in an innovative, international R&D team focused on underwater security. The candidate will be responsible for designing,... read more »
R, Management, PhD, Python
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Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey @ quantumblack

NL | 2025-12-24
This role is a high-stakes, high-reward opportunity for a data engineer with a strong technical foundation. The position requires expertise in Python, PySpark, and cloud platforms, with a focus on... read more »
Analytics, R, AI/ML, Python, PySpark, SQL, Airflow, Databricks, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, AWS, GCP, Azure, PhD, Computer Science, SPSS, SAS, Hadoop, Management
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Product Design Engineer @ itt

NL | 2025-12-24
ITT’s KONI unit bases its product design role in a conventional NPD groove: concept through gate-controlled realization, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturing and cost, DFMEA, and... read more »
R, Management, MATLAB
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PhD position in Deciphering the Cellular and Molecular Basis of Signal Integration in Plants @ university-of-amsterdam

NL | 2025-12-23 | EUR 3059 - 3881 / month
A four-year PhD position at UvA investigates plant signal integration at the cellular level, using proteomics and advanced imaging, with a focus on molecular mechanisms—a unique chance to... read more »
PhD, Python, R