Senior Data Scientist

Description:

AWE is looking for a Senior Data Scientist (Statistics)

We have a vacancy for a Senior Data Scientist with specialisms in statistics to join a centralised Data Science and Analytics capability within Warhead Engineering. The Team is expanding and provides Data Science and Analytics support across a range of business areas.

Data scientists will work across Science, Engineering and Business Operations to apply mathematical, problem solving and programming skills to manage small and big data sets to extract valuable insights. Identify trends and deploying statistical and or machine learning models.

Location - Reading Area

Salary: £47,690 - £68,000 (dependent on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing date: 27th June 2024

Who Are We Looking For?

Someone with an appropriate Degree in statistics/ mathematics or a relevant STEM subject, as well as experience working in industry as a data scientist/statistician.

What you would be responsible for:

Develop statistical modelling
Quantifying uncertainty in experimental results and sparse datasets
Defining and quantifying the confidence in outputs & analyses
Discovering, interpreting and then communicating trends in large sets of data
Helping teams to build accurate computational models using multiple levels of fidelity
Expertise in R, Python or MATLAB
Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact with staff at all levels and specialisms

Although not to be considered a full checklist, we would like you to be able to demonstrate experience of some of the following:

Interpreting customer requirements into analysis deliverables
Acting as the technical lead for junior team members on specific work packages
Knowledge of techniques such as regression analysis, design of experiments, time series modelling, Bayesian statistics, extreme value analysis, Monte Carlo simulations and set up and analysis of computational experiments
Knowledge of machine learning including deep learning techniques
Be a member of a relevant Professional Institution and be working towards Charted status

What Will You Get From Us?:

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required.

#LI-GD