Post-Doctoral Data Scientist

Ecm Selection; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research centre in London is seeking a versatile scientist with a PhD in a STEM subject and a strong background in Physics. The role involves using machine learning to tackle challenges in AI and defense, with opportunities for hybrid working and impactful research.

Qualifications

• Exposure to modern machine learning / data science techniques.
• Strong and holistic background in Physics.
• Confident communicator prepared to present at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning solutions for defence and security domains.
• Present work at academic conferences and write formal papers.
• Ensure successful transfer of research to industrial partners.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Communication

Education

PhD in a STEM subject

Job description

This world-class research centre is focused on delivering the science needed to advance UK capabilities in AI and Data Science for the defence and security domains. They conduct pioneering research, publishing papers and releasing proof-of-concept software and hardware systems. They are seeking a versatile scientist to join the team.

They use modern machine learning / data science techniques and algorithms to solve these challenging problems. They work in a variety of areas including radar, communications, electronic warfare, and AI itself. The core of their work is developing fundamentally new approaches and taking advantage of recent breakthroughs in ML. Specific domain knowledge of the problem areas is not required, but a good general background in Physics is.

Requirements:

• PhD in a STEM subject which has provided exposure to modern machine learning / data science techniques
• Strong and holistic background in Physics
• Confident communicator prepared to present work at academic conferences and write formal papers for publication
• Fluency in Python for Machine Learning development

You will be working in well appointed offices in central London alongside other high achieving academics. Your work will have tangible results and part of your job will be to ensure successful transfer to industrial partners. As a highly research orientated organisation, hybrid working is the norm, with only 1-2 days per week required in the office. This is a fixed-term contract role for 18-months, but with further funding your role may be continued.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

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