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# Senior Research Data Scientist

- **Company:** Dunnhumby
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Pytorch, Apache Spark, Deep Learning, Generative AI
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840587730-senior-research-data-scientist

## About the Role

* A relevant degree in a statistical, mathematical, or related discipline.
 * Strong knowledge of statistical and mathematical methodologies, including forecasting, regression, linear models, time series analysis, hypothesis testing, and optimization.
 * Proven ability to prototype solutions using Python and Spark, enabling development and testing of algorithms on large-scale datasets.
 * Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and their applications in classification, prediction, and clustering.
 * Hands-on experience implementing at scale deep learning based solutions, including the use of frameworks such as PyTorch.
 * Familiarity with transformer based models. Direct experience building and training these would be a plus.
 * Ability to research and apply the latest machine learning approaches.
 * Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles.
 * Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Experience developing solutions in areas such as Causal AI or Generative AI.
 * Able to work quickly and independently with new tools and new subjects based on project needs.



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