Lead Data Scientist - Search & Evaluation

Elsevier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading publisher is seeking a Data Science Team Lead to spearhead search and evaluation innovations. This role involves mentoring a team, designing robust retrieval systems, and ensuring alignment with AI standards. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD or MSc and extensive experience in retrieval systems, alongside strong technical skills in Python and related tools. This position promises a collaborative environment focused on innovative solutions for researchers and clinicians.

Benefits

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Generous vacation entitlement

Flexible working hours

Home, office, or commuting allowance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in search, ranking, or retrieval systems.
• Experience in a leadership or senior role for 2+ years.
• Expertise in lexical search and RAG system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists focusing on search, retrieval, and evaluation.
• Design and optimize lexical search pipelines.
• Define the evaluation framework for AI systems.

Skills

Search and retrieval expertise

Leadership experience

Programming proficiency in Python

Experience with PyTorch

Education

PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Retrieval

Tools

PyTorch

Hugging Face

LangGraph

Haystack

Job description

A global leading publisher is seeking a Data Science Team Lead to spearhead search and evaluation innovations. This role involves mentoring a team, designing robust retrieval systems, and ensuring alignment with AI standards. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD or MSc and extensive experience in retrieval systems, alongside strong technical skills in Python and related tools. This position promises a collaborative environment focused on innovative solutions for researchers and clinicians.