Senior Research Data Scientist

Senior Research Data Scientist
Manchester
£40,000 - £60,000

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Research Scientist to join a Global Data Science Consultancy!

THE COMPANY

This global consultancy have a strong team of Research Data Scientists working a range of retail clients. This role sits within the pricing and promotions area - one of the companies biggest products so you'll have a huge impact on their clients by researching into this space and allowing them to understand their products most effectively. Not everything you do will go into production so it's a great role for a Research expert!

THE ROLE

As the Senior Research Data Scientist for the business you will:

• You will work collaboratively with a team of Data Scientists to deliver on client projects
• You'll be researching on data, testing the data, researching on how best to improve current algorithms and new algorithms
• You'll be focusing predominantly on price predictions algorithms, price optimisation algorithms and personalisation algorithms in a customer focused environment

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD in a numerical field is essential (Operational Research, Mathematics, Physics etc)
• An excellent understanding and proven commercial experience using machine learning techniques
• Willingness to focus on Research
• Tech: Python, SQL

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Basic salary £40,000 - £60,000
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Flexible working

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest for this role by sending your CV to Rosie O'Callaghan via the apply link on this page

Please note that our client is currently running a fully remote interview process and able to on-board and hire remotely as well. This role is intended to be home working for the duration of the pandemic.