Hybrid Research Data Scientist — Extreme Weather Modelling

JBA Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning environmental consultancy is seeking a Data Scientist to join its team in North Yorkshire. The role focuses on developing datasets and models for natural hazards, integrating new methodologies, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate degree in a quantitative science, possess strong skills in Python or R, and be passionate about tackling real-world environmental problems. The organization supports hybrid working models, requiring a minimum office presence of three days a week.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Opportunities to attend conferences

Qualifications

• Research-led degree in a quantitative science or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable coding for data analysis and modelling purposes.
• Strong communication skills and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop extreme event datasets and methodologies.
• Investigate and integrate new data sources.
• Automate quality assurance and validation of data.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical capability

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate degree in a quantitative science

Tools

R

Job description

An award-winning environmental consultancy is seeking a Data Scientist to join its team in North Yorkshire. The role focuses on developing datasets and models for natural hazards, integrating new methodologies, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate degree in a quantitative science, possess strong skills in Python or R, and be passionate about tackling real-world environmental problems. The organization supports hybrid working models, requiring a minimum office presence of three days a week.