Data Scientist

Project Global Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Global Limited is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team on a 12-month hybrid contract in the UK. The role includes leading ML model development, data exploration, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across client projects.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of data science experience, strong Python skills, and experience with AI/ML metrics, prompts, and RAG techniques. The position supports remote UK work with two days a week in Manchester.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant data science experience.
• Experience with problem framing, AI/ML metrics.
• Evaluation and development of classical ML + LLM.
• Prompt/RAG basics;
• Experiment design; model cards.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyse large datasets from various sources.
• Develop experimental models and machine learning applications in Python.
• Perform complex statistical analysis and interpret results.
• Lead small teams in the development and maintenance of data science products.
• Collaborate with business partners to communicate key findings.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Communication with stakeholders

Mentoring

Tools

Python

Job description

Data Scientist

Job Reference Number: PG1

Our client, a leading global IT services provider, is looking for experienced Data Scientists to join their team.

This is a hybrid role – you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Manchester office 2 days per week.

This is a 12 month temporary contract to start asap

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

The Role:

Data Scientist will work with multi-disciplinary teams to explore problem statements, experiment with different approaches and develop industrialised applications. The responsibilities include leading the development of advanced Machine Learning models and AI applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyse large datasets from various sources.
• Develop experimental models and machine learning applications in Python.
• Perform complex statistical analysis and interpret results.
• Lead small teams in the development and maintenance of data science products.
• Collaborate with business partners to communicate key findings.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data science.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance.

Key Requirements:

• 6+ years relevant experience
• Experience with problem framing, AI/ML metrics,
• Evaluation and development of classical ML + LLM
• Prompt/RAG basics;
• Experiment design; model cards.

Desirable:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details.
• Clear communication and confidence in working with clients and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative team member who supports peers, shares knowledge and contributes to continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently, negotiate priorities and lead activities where required
• Good communication and leadership abilities.
• Learning Attitude

Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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