Strategic Reputation Analytics Data Scientist

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a Data Scientist to join Strategic Planning & Analytics and support data-driven work to strengthen Southampton's reputation in external rankings. You will develop predictive models of reputation drivers, build tools and evidence to guide targeting, prioritisation and impact measurement across the University.

You will handle datasets related to rankings, reputation indicators, surveys, education metrics and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and experience analysing complex data from multiple sources.
• Knowledge of statistical modelling, predictive analytics, data science or machine learning methods.
• Experience integrating, cleaning, validating and analysing complex datasets.
• Ability to assess data quality, uncertainty, limitations and appropriate use.
• Experience using tools such as Excel, Python, R, SQL, Alteryx or equivalent.
• Experience translating quantitative analysis into clear insight, options and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Curiosity, creativity and rigour in using data to solve complex problems.
• Awareness of data protection, data governance and ethical use of data.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive modelling of reputation drivers and outcomes and provide insight to strategic decisions.
• Create data-driven understanding of how reputation forms, measures and is influenced.
• Build evidence, models and tools to support targeting, prioritisation and impact measurement across the University.
• Work with datasets relating to rankings, reputation indicators, peer performance, surveys and education metrics.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Predictive analytics

Data science / ML

Data cleaning

Data quality

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Alteryx

Communication

Power BI

Tableau

Data governance

Ethical data use

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

The University of Southampton is seeking a Data Scientist to join Strategic Planning & Analytics and support data-driven work to strengthen Southampton's reputation in external rankings. You will develop predictive models of reputation drivers, build tools and evidence to guide targeting, prioritisation and impact measurement across the University.

You will handle datasets related to rankings, reputation indicators, surveys, education metrics and benchmarking.