Senior Research Data Scientist

dunnhumby; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data science firm in London is seeking a Senior Research Data Scientist. This role involves translating business challenges into data science problems, implementing innovative AI solutions, and contributing to the development of new opportunities in Data Science. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong statistical expertise, and proven experience in machine learning and deep learning methodologies. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Investment in cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prototype solutions using Python and Spark.
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and their applications.
• Hands-on experience implementing deep learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business problems into data science problems.
• Identify new opportunities within the Data Science space.
• Work independently with new tools based on project needs.

Skills

Statistical and mathematical methodologies

Prototyping solutions using Python and Spark

Understanding of machine learning techniques

Experience in deep learning with frameworks like PyTorch

Strong grasp of Object‑Oriented Programming

Effective stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree in a statistical, mathematical, or related discipline

Job description

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data‑driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi‑dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca‑Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

We’re looking for a talented Senior Research Data Scientist who expects more from their career. You will be at the forefront of dunnhumby’s research data science team where you will be translating a complex business problem into a data science problem and solving that with scalable and state‑of‑the‑art AI algorithms. Joining our research data science team, you will be helping identify new opportunities within the Data Science space for future dunnhumby solutions. You will learn from experts and grow your career in our organisation.

What we expect from you

• A relevant degree in a statistical, mathematical, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of statistical and mathematical methodologies, including forecasting, regression, linear models, time series analysis, hypothesis testing, and optimization.
• Proven ability to prototype solutions using Python and Spark, enabling development and testing of algorithms on large‑scale datasets.
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and their applications in classification, prediction, and clustering.
• Hands‑on experience implementing at scale deep learning based solutions, including the use of frameworks such as PyTorch.
• Familiarity with transformer based models. Direct experience building and training these would be a plus.
• Ability to research and apply the latest machine learning approaches.
• Strong grasp of Object‑Oriented Programming principles.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience developing solutions in areas such as Causal AI or Generative AI.
• Able to work quickly and independently with new tools and new subjects based on project needs.

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting‑edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small‑business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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