Junior Data Scientist

Intellect Group
London
1 month ago
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📍 London, UK | 💼 Full-time | 🎓 Master’s graduates


We’re looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join our growing team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, analytically minded graduate with a Master’s degree from a leading UK university to apply their technical skills to real-world data challenges.


You’ll work across the full data science lifecycle — from data wrangling and model development to delivering insights that shape strategic decisions.


What you’ll do

  • Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets from a variety of sources
  • Build and deploy statistical and machine learning models to solve complex business problems
  • Collaborate closely with data engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact insights
  • Develop data visualisations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively
  • Contribute to the automation and optimisation of analytical workflows


What we’re looking for

  • Master’s degree (or higher) Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Economics
  • Strong academic background – ideally from a Redbrick or Russell Group university
  • Proficient in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQL
  • Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and statistical analysis
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities


What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary and clear progression path
  • Hybrid working (2–3 days a week in our London office)
  • Continuous learning and mentoring from experienced data professionals
  • Access to cutting-edge data tools and infrastructure
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact from day one


If you’re a high-achieving Master’s graduate eager to launch your career in data science and work on meaningful, high-impact projects — we’d love to hear from you.

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