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# Post-Doctoral Data Scientist

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27405

## About the Role

* PhD in a STEM subject which has provided exposure to modern machine learning / data science techniques
 * Strong and holistic background in Physics
 * Confident communicator prepared to present work at academic conferences and write formal papers for publication
 * Fluency in Python for Machine Learning development

## Description

This world-class research centre is focused on delivering the science needed to advance UK capabilities in AI and Data Science for the defence and security domains. They conduct pioneering research, publishing papers and releasing proof-of-concept software and hardware systems. They are seeking a versatile scientist to join the team.

They use modern machine learning / data science techniques and algorithms to solve these challenging problems. They work in a variety of areas including radar, communications, electronic warfare, and AI itself. The core of their work is developing fundamentally new approaches and taking advantage of recent breakthroughs in ML. Specific domain knowledge of the problem areas is not required, but a good general background in Physics is., You will be working in well appointed offices in central London alongside other high achieving academics. Your work will have tangible results and part of your job will be to ensure successful transfer to industrial partners. As a highly research orientated organisation, hybrid working is the norm, with only 1-2 days per week required in the office. This is a fixed-term contract role for 18-months, but with further funding your role may be continued.


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