Junior Data Scientist - pHD

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI solutions is hiring three Junior Data Scientists to address complex AI challenges through innovative thinking. The role requires a solid academic background and hands-on experience in data science, offering a supportive environment to cultivate creativity and collaboration. Suitable candidates will be analytical, curious, and able to approach problems from unique perspectives, all while working in a flexible, remote-first model with opportunities for European travel.

Benefits

Bonus depending on experience

Flexible, research-focused environment

Occasional European travel

Supportive team valuing deep thinking and clear communication

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of experience in data science or machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant libraries.

Responsibilities

• Work on AI problems requiring creative problem-solving.
• Contribute to novel AI projects from day one.

Skills

Creativity

Analytical thinking

Python

Problem solving

Theoretical grounding in AI/ML

Education

Master’s or PhD in Maths, AI, or Computer Science

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

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Junior Data Scientists (x3) – Theoretical AI & Creative Problem Solving

We’re hiring three Junior Data Scientists with strong academic grounding in AI and a real flair for thinking differently. You’ll be working on AI problems where fresh thinking and outside-the-box creativity are as important as technical skill.

We’re not just looking for coders — we want original thinkers who are curious, analytical, and confident enough to challenge assumptions, but who also thrive in quiet focus and collaborative dialogue. You're likely neither highly introverted nor the loudest in the room — just sharp, engaged, and grounded.

You’ll likely bring:

• ~2 years of experience in data science or machine learning
• A strong Master’s or PhD in Maths, AI, or Computer Science
• Excellent theoretical grounding in AI/ML
• Creativity in model design and problem-solving
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
• Bonus: fluent in German, French, or Spanish

Role Highlights:

• £80,000–£100,000 salary plus bonus (depending on experience)
• UK-based | Remote-first with occasional European travel
• Flexible, research-focused environment
• Opportunity to contribute to novel AI projects from day one
• Supportive team that values deep thinking and clear communication

We value diversity of thought, background, and approach.