Public Sector Data Scientist for Government Data & Insights

Stanford University; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Data Scientist to support data collection and management from regulatory agencies. You will produce reports for government partners and ensure data integrity and security. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline and has strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting a diverse team dedicated to social impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, or engineering.
• Experience using analytical software, database management systems, and data mining tools.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, R, or SQL) and basic statistical ability.

Responsibilities

• Support collection, management, and cleaning of data sets from regulatory agencies.
• Produce reports and publications for government partners and academic audiences.
• Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards.

Skills

Analytical software experience

Database management systems

Programming languages (Python, R, SQL)

Strong written and verbal communication

Data mining skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Data mining tools

Job description

A prestigious university is seeking a Data Scientist to support data collection and management from regulatory agencies. You will produce reports for government partners and ensure data integrity and security. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline and has strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting a diverse team dedicated to social impact.