Senior Data Scientist

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled senior data scientist to join our multidisciplinary team. As a senior data scientist, you will be responsible for leading the analysis of longitudinal cohort studies and collaborating closely with clinicians and other researchers from diverse fields.

The successful candidate will have expertise in machine learning tools and workflows, such as Hugging face, Keras, Torch, and proficiency in Python programming. They will also have experience in conducting, analyzing, and producing scholarly works from experiments.

The research project focuses on the impact of the urban built environment on mental well-being in children and adults. The senior data scientist will design and develop deep learning models to support research objectives, contribute to the development of applications, features, datasets, and use cases based on publicly available street-view imagery and data from longitudinal cohort studies, and present research findings to international audiences and visiting stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the research towards Milestone 3, including designing and developing deep learning models, contributing to the development of applications, features, datasets, and use cases, presenting research findings, and co-authoring and publishing journal/conference papers.
• Supporting the broader research programme, which involves actively contributing to project meetings, contributing to the preparation of academic papers and other scholarly output, presenting the project internally and externally, preparing material for presentations, and assisting other researchers in the project with their work as needed.

Requirements

• Mandatory Requirements:
  • PhD in Urban Sciences or any other related field
  • Proven experience with machine learning tools and workflows
  • Research experience in conducting, analysing, and producing scholarly works from experiments
  • Proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with developer tools
• You are:
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  • An experienced programmer who can quickly adapt to new programming languages or software design approaches as needed
  • A collaborative team player who contributes constructively and supports colleagues
  • Interested in topics related to the research project
  • Inquisitive and enthusiastic about exploring new concepts, methods, and technologies
• An effective communicator who is:
  • Proactive: able to raise issues, set goals, and follow through
  • Rational: able to express ideas and reasoning clearly
  • Interpersonal: open to giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Proficient in English at an academic working level

Significantly Beneficial Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and meticulous in your work
• A developed GitHub repository that demonstrates your past or ongoing work and skills
• A strong interest in developing spatial data science and urban-related topics

Desirable Attributes:

• The ability to present your work and progress in an engaging and effective way

About Us

Our organisation conducts interdisciplinary research on pressing problems. We are a diverse workplace with opportunities for mutual learning. Our positive and inclusive working environment provides a supportive employer for your physical and mental wellness.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• A short cover letter explaining your interest in the project and position
• Your CV, specifically tailored to this position including a GitHub repository or website of previous projects
• Writing sample of academic writings where you are a co-author or first-author