Junior Data Scientist - Manchester

Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation based near Manchester that has recently expanded its data science department and is looking to bring on junior members to train and progress through the company.

This is an ideal opportunity if you have graduated with a numerical-related degree and are looking to develop your career in an analytical field. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated, highly numerate graduate to make a significant difference within a well-established and rapidly growing organisation. The culture is close-knit, supportive, relaxed, and technology-driven. It is a great place to work.

What you'll be doing….

• Proactively and collaboratively develop Analysis and Insight to support Operations
• Report-making to help deliver optimal management decisions
• Identify, quantify and prioritise opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and produce world-class deliverables fit for a world-class operation to drive continuous improvement.
• Apply analytical and technical ability to ensure the team delivers the highest standards of analysis and reporting to key stake holders

Requirements…...

• Numeric degree ideally to Masters level (min 2:1)
• Working knowledge of Python, Pandas, NumPY, PyTest, Java and R
• Understanding of machine learning techniques, such as clustering, classification, and regression
• Previous experience presenting information to key stakeholders

Nice to haves……

• Previous experience using Generalised Linear Regression Modelling
• Knowledge of Bayesian Statistics and Monte Carlo Simulation
• Experience with Azure: Azure Databases, Azure Databricks
• Proficient use of VBA's

Please note due to the large volume of applications we receive for these roles, if we have not contacted you within 7 days then unfortunately your application hasn't been successful, however we may contact you regarding other roles. We're sorry we can't contact you directly but we wish you all the best in your job search.