Data Scientist

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

The position of Data Scientist for the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) plays a vital role in supporting the Centre's technical effort. We are looking for a talented individual with excellent technical skills to join our team of data scientists.

You will be interested in working with a wide range of organisations (from SMEs and public sector through to Fortune 500 companies) on a wide range of interesting technical and business challenges, transferring data skills through tutoring and mentoring the client.

You must be excited to challenge yourself and to continue to advance your skills in data science through continued professional development. Energy, enthusiasm, empathy, and a positive ‘can-do' attitude is essential.

This is a full-time permanent position.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

For informal queries regarding either the role or the project, please contact Georgia Carr, Manager - NICD at [email protected]  or Barry Hodgson - [email protected]

For more information about the National Innovation Centre for Data, please click here .