Senior Data Scientist Fixed Term Contract

About FacultyAt Faculty we transform organisational performance through safe impactful and human-centric AI. With more than a decade of experience we provide over 350 global customers with software bespoke AI consultancy and Fellows from our award winning Fellowship programme. Our expert team brings together leaders from across government academia and global tech giants to solve the biggest challenges in applied AI. Should you join us youll have the chance to work with and learn from some of the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world.This will be a fixed-term contract that should run until March 29th 2026. We operate a hybrid way of working meaning that youll split your time between Facultys Old Street office and working from home depending on the needs of the project.About the teamOur Government and Public Services business unit is committed to leveraging AI for the benefit of individual citizens and the public good.From our work informing strategic government decisions to optimising our NHS through to protecting children from harmful online content - we know that AI offers opportunities to drive improvements at every level of Government and we are proud to lead on some of the most impactful work happening in the sector.Because of the nature of the work we do with our Government clients you may need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work on site with these customers from time to time.About the role:As a Senior Data Scientist you will lead high-impact AI projects and shape the technical direction of bespoke solutions. This role requires hands-on technical excellence combined with crucial team leadership. You will define data science approaches design robust software architectures mentor junior colleagues and ensure delivery rigor across projects all while building deep client relationships and solidifying our reputation as a leader in practical measurable AI.What youll be doing:Mapping the end-to-end data science approach and designing the associated software Leading project teams that deliver bespoke algorithms and high-stakes AI solutions to clients across the sector.Conceiving the core data science approach and designing the associated robust software architecture for new engagements.Mentoring a small number of data scientists and supporting the professional growth of technical team members on projects.Partnering with commercial teams to build client relationships and shape project scope for technical feasibility.Contributing to Facultys thought leadership and reputation through delivering courses public speaking or open-source projects.Ensuring best practices are followed throughout the project lifecycle to guarantee high-quality impactful delivery.Who were looking for:You possess senior experience in a professional data science position or a quantitative academic field.You demonstrate strong programming skills with the ability to be a fluent Python programmer using core libraries (NumPy Pandas) and a deep-learning framework (e.g. PyTorch).You have a high level of mathematical competence and are proficient across the standard data science toolkit including the ability to develop new innovative algorithms.You bring a leadership mindset focused on growing the technical capabilities of the team and nurturing a collaborative culture.You exhibit commercial awareness with experience in client-facing work and the ability to translate business problems into a rigorous mathematical framework.You are skilled in project planning assessing technical feasibility estimating delivery timelines and leading a team to deliver high-quality work on a strict schedule.The Interview ProcessTalent Team Screen (30 minutes)Technical Interview (90 minutes) What we can offer you:The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive and we all come from different personal professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day.Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. Youll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants product developers business development specialists operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty and youll learn something new from everyone you meet. Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Assays,Protein Purification,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1