Description
We are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our team at UK Health Security Agency. As a Principal Data Scientist, you will be a leader in data science, with responsibility for managing and developing teams.
In this role, you will:
- Be inquisitive and explore and visualise data to make recommendations to address complex problems and inform strategic and operational decision making.
- Use data ethically and appropriately, and be innovative and adaptable in your approach.
- Explore existing and new data using a range of statistical tools and techniques, such as machine learning and predictive analytics.
- Find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight.
You will work alongside other Data Scientists supporting data science and engineering products in the Health Protection Intelligence Systems and Data team. The HPISD Unit is responsible for a variety of Products and Services that support Health Protection Teams, Field Services, and others.
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will have a broad knowledge of data science techniques, use cases, and potential impact, as well as the tools and technologies. You will have extensive experience in scoping, designing, and delivering data science outputs and products.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and developing data product tools using SQL, R, Python, or other languages.
- Developing scalable, innovative approaches to extract, manage, and analyse genomic data.
- Developing, managing, and maintaining databases and data pipelines involving ingress and egress of data from disparate systems.
We offer a salary of £56,185 - £70,566 per year, depending on experience. You will also be eligible for a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.