Data Scientist

La Fosse
City of London
2 days ago
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Data Scientist – Contract (6 Months)

📍 London(3 days per week onsite)

💼 £800 per day – Inside IR35


An established Industrial AI team within a global organisation is seeking an experienced Data Scientist for a 6-month contract engagement based in London.


The Opportunity

This role sits within a specialist Industrial AI capability focused on delivering advanced data science and AI solutions across a diverse business portfolio. The team applies expertise across areas including:

  • Analysis of operational and production asset data
  • Experimental design and analytics to support R&D and product development
  • Financial modelling and forecasting
  • AI software development and digital solution design


The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge data science and Generative AI techniques to provide technical insight and advisory support, helping business stakeholders make better, data-informed decisions.


Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced data science and AI techniques to real-world industrial and business challenges
  • Scope and support new data science and AI initiatives
  • Lead smaller projects and provide technical leadership within broader programmes
  • Integrate AI and data science thinking into digital and software development projects
  • Advise on tool development and digital design improvements
  • Translate complex analytics into actionable business insight
  • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions globally


Candidate Profile

  • Hold a Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, AI, or a STEM discipline (mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, chemistry)
  • Have 2+ years’ demonstrable experience applying data science and AI in an industrial, engineering, or commercial setting
  • Possess strong hands-on technical expertise in Data Science and AI, with awareness of data quality challenges
  • Have experience in analytics translation or data science consulting (highly desirable)
  • Demonstrate strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Be comfortable engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and identifying opportunities aligned to business strategy

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