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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Simulation, Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, SONAR (Symantec), SC Clearance, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26724

## About the Role

* A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, or other numerate STEM subject, with a 1st or 2.1 from a top university
 * A substantial track record of developing, implementing, and evaluating algorithms
 * Coding skills in Python or MATLAB
 * Experience in areas such as DSP, AI/ML, image processing, or numerical simulation
 * Full existing right to work in the UK and the ability to obtain a UK security clearance

Hands-on analysis of data for radar, sonar, or imaging systems would be advantageous, but is not essential



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