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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £68,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Databases, Distributed Systems, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Scientific Computating, Security Software, Sensor Fusion, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Pytorch, Apache Spark, Keras, Scikit Learn, Graphql
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/27235

## About the Role

This team aren't looking for you to have one key specialism, instead they are looking for someone with a broad range of skills and knowledge in the AI/ML field and beyond. You might be working on problems related to satellites or cryptography or radar or any one of a long list of other areas this team work on. It is therefore important for you to be adaptable with an extensive set of tools and techniques at your disposal., * A PhD and academic or commercial experience in developing AI models/algorithms including understanding their failure modes and how they could be exploited.

 * Significant programming skills related to algorithm development and statistical analysis. Ideally using Python with established scientific and engineering libraries / frameworks.
 * High-level security clearance is required for this role and so only candidates who have lived in the UK for the last 5-years can be considered.

While not required, specific expertise in cyber defence, space systems, or radar detectors and classifiers would be beneficial.



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