Data Analytics Research Assistant - ML & Python

1000scholars; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant in Data Analytics at its Cambridge Campus. The role focuses on data preparation, model evaluation, and developing reproducible workflows with documented code. Hybrid working is supported.

You will work on machine learning tasks, ensure data quality, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly while coordinating with colleagues and managing project deadlines. Closing date 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Practical skills in Python and machine learning methods are essential.
• Understand statistical analysis, data quality and version control.
• Ability to interpret results and communicate research findings clearly.
• Strong organisation and clear communication; manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support data preparation and model evaluation.
• Develop reproducible workflows and maintain tested, documented code.
• Maintain project records, coordinate meetings and track actions; prepare reports.
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables while communicating findings to the team.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Statistics

Data Quality

Version Control

Tools

Git

Job description

Brunel University London invites applications for a Research Assistant in Data Analytics at its Cambridge Campus. The role focuses on data preparation, model evaluation, and developing reproducible workflows with documented code. Hybrid working is supported.

You will work on machine learning tasks, ensure data quality, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly while coordinating with colleagues and managing project deadlines. Closing date 4 November 2026.