Data Scientist

Data Scientist – NLP/LLM Specialist - Oxford - £45,000 - £60,000

My client, a technical consultancy based in Oxford, is seeking an academically skilled Data Scientist to join their growing team of 12. The successful candidate will work closely with research teams on government projects, focusing on data classification and extraction using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLM).

In this role, they will assess project needs, enhance data extraction models, and improve classification methods with labelled and unbalanced datasets. Extensive experience with machine learning and open-source tools will be key, as they refine data pipelines and enhance model performance.

Requirements:

• An academic background (Master’s or PhD) in Data Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or a related field.
• Practical experience with NLP and LLM.
• Strong skills in data handling and machine learning, particularly with open-source techniques.

Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000, with regular reviews.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful government projects.

If they are looking for a challenging, rewarding role with growth potential, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.