Junior Data Scientist

London 30 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
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Junior Data Scientist – Master's Graduate Role Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits Start Date: ASAP About the Opportunity: We are seeking an ambitious and intellectually curious Junior Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking team working at the forefront of data science, machine learning, and applied AI. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Master's graduate eager to apply their academic expertise to solving real-world challenges—whether it's predicting customer behaviour, optimising operations, or identifying patterns in complex datasets. You'll collaborate with experienced data scientists, machine learning engineers, and subject-matter experts to design, develop, and deploy models that deliver meaningful impact across a variety of industries. What You'll Be Doing: • Designing and building machine learning models to solve real-world problems • Carrying out full data science workflows: from data acquisition and cleaning to modelling, validation, and deployment • Applying statistical and AI techniques to generate actionable insights • Contributing to experimental research, model prototyping, and A/B testing • Presenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Collaborating across data science, engineering, and product teams to build scalable solutions • Staying current with advancements in machine learning and AI, and contributing new ideas to internal R&D discussions What We're Looking For: • A recently completed Master's degree from a Russell Group university in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline • Strong programming skills in Python (e.g. NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib); R is also welcome • A solid understanding of core machine learning concepts, data wrangling, and model evaluation • Proficiency with SQL and experience handling large datasets • A passion for solving complex problems using data and a continuous learning mindset • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Full right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role) Desirable (Not Essential): • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch) • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) • Experience with experimental design, research methods, or academic publishing • Understanding of MLOps, version control (Git), or containerisation (e.g. Docker) Benefits: Competitive Salary & Bonus: £35,000 – £45,000 plus bonus Hybrid Working: A flexible mix of office and remote work Career Growth: Structured professional development, mentorship, and training opportunities Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest tools in data science, AI, and analytics Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and innovative team Additional Perks: Pension scheme, private healthcare, and wellbeing initiatives How to Apply: Please apply with your most up-to-date CV and we will be in touch ASAP to arrange an initial call.