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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

10-10-2025

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Skills

Python Research PyTorch TensorFlow Deep Learning Programming Numpy Pandas Data Science Mathematics

Job Specifications

Senior Data Scientist

Join us as a Senior Data Scientist to build algorithms that unlock insights from complex, noisy time-series data. You'll drive projects from conception to deployment, applying cutting-edge techniques in deep learning, probabilistic modelling, and dynamic programming to challenging biomedical problems.

What Makes This Role Different

Mission-Driven Work: Use AI to advance biomedical science and improve human health
Full Ownership: Shape projects with direct, tangible impact from day one
World-Class Environment: Collaborate with top-tier scientists and engineers
Rewarding Package: Competitive salary, equity stake, and excellent career progression

What You'll Be Doing

Build and deploy advanced algorithms for analysing time-series and sequential data
Define technical standards and set the direction for modelling approaches
Design production-grade data pipelines that scale
Guide and develop junior team members
Champion reproducible, validated, and well-documented methodologies
Track innovations in deep learning and computational biology

What We're Looking For

Expert-level Python skills with scientific computing tools (NumPy, PyTorch/TensorFlow, SciPy, pandas)
Proven track record with sequence modelling (RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers)
Strong grasp of probabilistic techniques (Bayesian methods, HMMs, graphical models)
PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Bioinformatics (or comparable industry experience)
5+ years successfully shipping ML solutions in research or production contexts

About the Company

The Understanding Recruitment Universe Understanding Recruitment is the go-to destination for technology recruitment with headquarters in St. Albans, England. Specialising in Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3, our team of over 90 recruiters is adept in navigating the dynamic landscapes of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Golang, .NET, DevOps, Product Management, and other tech roles within the Software Development Lifecycle. As your total talent solution partner, we seamlessly con... Know more