Research Fellow in Data Science

2 months ago


Egham, United Kingdom Royal Holloway, University of London Full time

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full time, Permanent

The role: The CoSTAR National Lab is seeking to appoint an outstanding Research Fellow in Data Science. Working in a creative, inclusive, and dynamic environment, the specific responsibilities of the role include:

  • Working with Head of Business Futures and CoSTAR/Strategic Business Unit management/core team members to identify problems that can be resolved using data science techniques. 
  • Extracting data from multiple (and potentially heterogeneous) sources. 
  • Cleaning, organising, processing, and archiving large datasets as necessary/appropriate to the task. 
  • Using advanced programming and visualisation techniques, statistical models, and machine learning (including sentiment analysis/NLP techniques) to identify trends within data and derive insight from that data – developing appropriate (and innovative) models where necessary. 
  • Applying business acumen to develop feasible (data-based) recommendations that will address organisational problems in an appropriate/innovative manner. 
  • Communicating findings and recommendations in a manner appropriate and effective to the intended audience. 
  • Providing data input and participating in completing funder reporting requirements.

As a key member of the Business Futures team, you will work within the CoSTAR National Lab (see further details here) examining what future creative (and other) businesses might look like as practices, processes and technologies converge in the context of the screen industries, live performance and, importantly, the spatial internet.

Application: The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park. You may be required to undertake work at our central London location and in other locations in the UK or overseas as the demands of the work dictate. 

 In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: 

  • Generous annual leave entitlement  
  • Training and Development opportunities 
  • Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution  
  • Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.  
  • Free parking 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of Business Futures, Professor Mark Lycett (mark.lycett@rhul.ac.uk) 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0724-219

 Closing Date:  23:59, 9 August 2024

 Interviews: Week Commencing 26 August 2024

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.

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