Senior Data Scientist - Mineral Exploration (Remote UK)

KoBold Metals; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KoBold Metals is seeking a Data Scientist at Staff or Senior level (United Kingdom) to build predictive models and 2D/3D geologic predictions. You will assemble a global dataset, quantify uncertainty, and develop software to accelerate discovery of critical battery metals.

You will collaborate with world‑renowned geoscientists, design field programs, and help guide acquisition and exploration decisions while traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in the physical sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics.
• 4+ years post-PhD or 8+ years post-MS in data science or data engineering.
• Experience leading technical teams to apply novel scientific approaches to core business problems.
• Strong ability to explain technical problems to domain experts and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Willingness to travel and work at field sites around the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop KoBold’s proprietary exploration tools.
• curate geophysical, geochemical, geologic, and geographic data and integrate into KoBold’s data system.
• Build models to predict locations of ore-grade mineralization.
• Create visualizations to evaluate model performance and enable interactive data exploration.
• Apply data processing, statistics, and physics-based techniques to geoscientific data and guide exploration decisions.
• Present results to external partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Python data science

Git & CI/CD

Cloud computing

Predictive modeling

Geospatial analysis

Bayesian inference

Machine learning

Education

PhD in physical sciences / engineering / CS / math

MS with 8+ years post-MS experience

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Geospatial tools

Job description

KoBold Metals is seeking a Data Scientist at Staff or Senior level (United Kingdom) to build predictive models and 2D/3D geologic predictions. You will assemble a global dataset, quantify uncertainty, and develop software to accelerate discovery of critical battery metals.

You will collaborate with world‑renowned geoscientists, design field programs, and help guide acquisition and exploration decisions while traveling to project sites as needed.