Data Scientist

Perspectum Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perspectum Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Data Scientist to develop methods that accelerate and scale workflows, applying machine learning to improve data use across the company. You will maintain deep learning models behind Perspectum’s automated image analysis capabilities and work with research teams to run core algorithms at scale.

You will collaborate with product management, software engineering, and internal/external researchers, contribute to scientific manuscripts and patents, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field
• Strong grounding in mathematics/sciences
• Interest in applying research to biomedical problems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills
• Experience in artificial intelligence / machine learning / data science
• Experience in prototype coding (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Understanding of the importance of algorithmic validation

Responsibilities

• Carry out research into relevant data science algorithms
• Improve data science algorithms through empirical investigation and fine tuning
• Read and understand technical reports and algorithm specifications
• Develop proof-of-concept and prototype software
• Keep up to date with advances in data science, through team discussion meetings and conference attendance

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Python

MATLAB

C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Job Description

Essential

• Carry out research into relevant data science algorithms
• Improve data science algorithms through empirical investigation and fine tuning
• Read and understand technical reports and algorithm specifications
• Develop proof-of-concept and prototype software
• Keep up to date with advances in data science, through team discussion meetings and conference attendance
• Implement and extend state-of-the-art data science algorithms
• Write technical reports and algorithm specifications
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, patents and grant applications
• Make presentations showcasing the work of the Group
• Collaborate with product management and software engineering teams on product development
• Collaborate with internal research teams and on external research collaborations
• Strengthen the interfaces with other Groups in Perspectum

Job Description

The Data Scientist helps develop methods to accelerate and scale new and existing workflows, leveraging machine learning techniques for improved use of data across the company. They maintain the deep learning models behind much of Perspectum’s automated image analysis capabilities while also working closely with other research teams to run Perspectum’s core algorithms at scale. Their work supports teams across the organisation in internal research, business intelligence, clinical, and CRO work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out research into relevant data science algorithms
• Improve data science algorithms through empirical investigation and fine tuning
• Read and understand technical reports and algorithm specifications
• Develop proof-of-concept and prototype software
• Keep up to date with advances in data science, through team discussion meetings and conference attendance

Desirable

• Implement and extend state-of-the-art data science algorithms
• Write technical reports and algorithm specifications
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, patents and grant applications
• Make presentations showcasing the work of the Group
• Collaborate with product management and software engineering teams on product development
• Collaborate with internal research teams and on external research collaborations
• Strengthen the interfaces with other Groups in Perspectum

Person Specification

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Solid grounding in mathematics/sciences
• Evidence of an interest in the application of research to biomedical problems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills
• Experience in artificial intelligence / machine learning / data science
• Experience in prototype coding (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Understanding of the importance of algorithmic validation

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or relevant technical experience
• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, or substantial technical experience
• Experience with medical imaging
• Experience with cloud computing
• Evidence of research achievement
• Experience in software engineering (e.g. C++, Python)
• Experience of algorithmic validation and documentation in support of regulatory submissions