Research Data Scientist

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Exeter is seeking Research Data Scientists for a new team to leverage data science and AI in research and education efforts. Successful applicants will collaborate across disciplines to tackle real-world challenges, contributing to an ambitious agenda aimed at societal benefits through innovation in data analysis.

Benefits

41 days leave per year

Flexible working options

Discounts at leading retailers

Onsite gyms on all campuses

Cycle-to-work scheme

Sector-leading maternity and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in data science and AI with industry applications.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple research projects.
• Skills in computational approaches to extract knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers to extract knowledge from data.
• Apply computational methods to solve research problems ethically.
• Engage in several research projects simultaneously.

Skills

Data analysis

Artificial intelligence

Data science

Education

PhD in relevant field or equivalent industry experience

Job description

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This new full–time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. This advert is for two identical roles P93035 and P93036 with one round of interviews.

Research Data Scientists

Following a significant investment in Data Science and AI skills at the University of Exeter, we are establishing a new team of Research Data Scientists to support the expansion of our research and education activities. These appointments are a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Exeter and contribute to the development and delivery of an ambitious agenda using the power of data science and AI for the benefit of society.

As members of the academic community with close ties to Exeter’s research environment, Research Data Scientists will collaborate with researchers across the university to design and apply computational approaches to extract knowledge and insight from data, and help solve research problems in an ethical, reliable, and reproducible manner.

The new team will initially consist of two Research Data Scientists and a Senior Research Data Scientist, who will join our existing group of Research Software Engineers in supporting cutting-edge research across the university. Given the vital contribution of these roles to the university’s research portfolio, we expect the team to grow quickly, building on the highly successful model of our Research Software Engineering team which has expanded from 4 to 15 roles in three years.

About you

Successful applicants will be talented, versatile professionals with expertise in data science and artificial intelligence, combined with up-to-date skills in data analysis. This experience could have been acquired working in industry or via a PhD degree that required significant use of data science and AI tools. Prior experience of contributing to research projects through collaboration with academic researchers is desirable.

In this role, you will address real-world challenges spanning computational and social science and will typically be engaged in several research projects simultaneously. Therefore, successful applicants are expected to multi-task and prioritize their workload. Due to the diverse nature of projects, developing expertise in new areas is often required.

About the team

You will join a rapidly growing team of dedicated, friendly, and enthusiastic software engineering and data science professionals with diverse interests and backgrounds. We value collaboration, respect, and openness to innovative practices and ways of working. We adopt a flexible, hybrid working style utilizing a team space on Streatham Campus with some home working.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and rank in the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Rankings 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality, with 47 percent being classified as world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business, and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world-leading research and how we are preparing for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country, and Exeter (a fast-growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a tech hub.

We are proud signatories of the Race Equality Charter and welcome applications from service personnel.

Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race (Race Equality Charter), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champions), and as a Disability Confident employer.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• Options for flexible working
• Numerous discounts at leading retailers
• Onsite gyms on all campuses and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Sector-leading policies around maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England