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Junior Data Scientist


Company : Intellect Group


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Junior Data Scientist – Master’s Graduate RoleLocation: London (Hybrid)Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Bonus + BenefitsStart Date: ASAPAbout the Opportunity:We are seeking an ambitious and intellectually curious Junior Data Scientist to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking team working at the forefront of data science, machine learning, and applied AI.This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Master’s graduate eager to apply their academic expertise to solving real-world challenges—whether it’s predicting customer behaviour, optimising operations, or identifying patterns in complex datasets.You’ll collaborate with experienced data scientists, machine learning engineers, and subject-matter experts to design, develop, and deploy models that deliver meaningful impact across a variety of industries.What You’ll Be Doing:Designing and building machine learning models to solve real-world problemsCarrying out full data science workflows: from data acquisition and cleaning to modelling, validation, and deploymentApplying statistical and AI techniques to generate actionable insightsContributing to experimental research, model prototyping, and A/B testingPresenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersCollaborating across data science, engineering, and product teams to build scalable solutionsStaying current with advancements in machine learning and AI, and contributing new ideas to internal R&D discussionsWhat We’re Looking For:A recently completed Master’s degree from a Russell Group university in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related disciplineStrong programming skills in Python (e.g. NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib); R is also welcomeA solid understanding of core machine learning concepts, data wrangling, and model evaluationProficiency with SQL and experience handling large datasetsA passion for solving complex problems using data and a continuous learning mindsetExcellent communication and collaboration skillsFull right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role)Desirable (Not Essential):Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch)Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Experience with experimental design, research methods, or academic publishingUnderstanding of MLOps, version control (Git), or containerisation (e.g. Docker)Benefits: