Data Scientist - Fixed Term Contract

Faculty is a company that uses AI to transform the performance of its clients. They are looking for a Data Scientist to join their Applied AI team for a temporary period. The role will involve conceiving data science approaches, designing software architecture, and ensuring best practices are followed. The candidate will also be responsible for building strong relationships with clients and guiding the process of defining project scope.

Requirements

• Proven experience in either a professional data science position or a quantitative academic field
• Strong programming skills in Python, with the ability to learn other languages
• Excellent command of basic libraries for data science (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and familiarity with a deep-learning framework (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe)
• High level of mathematical competence and proficiency in statistics
• Solid grasp of standard data science techniques (e.g. supervised/unsupervised machine learning, model cross validation, Bayesian inference, time-series analysis, simple NLP, effective SQL database querying)
• Commercial experience, particularly client-facing work or project management
• Experience leading a team of data scientists and composing a project plan
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and persuasiveness when presenting to a large or important audience

Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
• Private healthcare and dental
• Enhanced parental leave
• Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
• Sanctus Coaching