Data Scientist

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing research-focused organization in Cardiff is seeking a Data Scientist to develop innovative predictive models for risk assessment. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills will influence high-impact decision-making tools. Ideal candidates will have an MSc or PhD in relevant fields, strong experience with predictive models, and proficiency in Python. This role offers a competitive salary within a flexible hybrid working environment

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and deploying predictive models using Python and libraries.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, train, and validate machine learning models to predict risk.
• Prepare, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data.
• Present findings and model outputs to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Machine learning

Data analysis

Predictive modeling

Python

Education

MSc or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Location: Swansea, UK (Hybrid – on site 3 days per week)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on turning complex information into actionable insight? We’re seeking a Data Scientist to join a growing, research-focused organisation developing innovative predictive models to assess and manage risk.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects where your analytical and machine learning expertise will directly influence high-impact decision‑making tools.

What You’ll Do

• Design, train, and validate machine learning models to predict and quantify risk using diverse, high-volume datasets.
• Work closely with data engineers and domain specialists to prepare, clean, and analyse structured and unstructured data.
• Apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and deep learning techniques to extract insights and improve predictive accuracy.
• Present findings and model outputs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of ML workflows, tools, and best practices within the team.

About You

• MSc or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience building and deploying predictive models using Python and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Comfortable working on site in Cardiff three days per week as part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

Why Join Them?

• Play a key role in developing innovative data-driven solutions that address real-world challenges.
• Be part of an ambitious, supportive, and multidisciplinary environment where innovation is encouraged.
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements (hybrid model).
• Opportunities for professional growth and contribution to impactful research.

If this role could be of interest to you, please feel free to apply directly, or reach out to me on [e-mail]