Ai & Data Science Specialists - Salisbury, United Kingdom - Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
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3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £27,620 - £54,683
  • Salary is dependent on experience and skills.

Dstl Level 4:
£27,620 - £36,214 & Dstl Level 5: £35,970 - £44,719 & Dstl Level 6: £44,667 - £54,683- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer
  • Senior Executive Officer


  • Grade 7

  • Dstl Level 4 & Dstl Level 5 & Dstl Level 6
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DSTL
  • Cyber & Information Systems Division
  • AI & Data Systems Group
    Type of role:
  • Analytical
  • Science
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Parttime, Compressed Hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 9Contents
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Location

  • Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Newcastle, Catalyst Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TGAbout the job

Job summary:


Have you heard that Dstl has a Group focused on Artificial Intelligence and Data Systems based in Porton Down and Newcastle?

Are you interested in being part of a unique team in a domain which is in growing demand across Defence and Security?


We are looking for motivated individuals to undertake exciting data science and artificial intelligence related research to help enable Defence to turn data into information advantage and to accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across Defence.


As an AI & Data Science Specialist you will lead on the delivery of research to address tough new challenges and work on our complex, classified and fascinating datasets you simply can't access anywhere else.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas.

We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.


We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.


Job description:


The responsibilities will include:


We undertake data science and artificial intelligence related research to help enable Defence to turn data into information advantage and to accelerate the responsible and ethical adoption of artificial intelligence across Defence.


We are looking for people who are passionate about bringing their background and thinking to guide the research of novel techniques and capabilities to work on a variety of exciting and challenging problems that, owing to their sensitivity, cannot be done elsewhere.

More specifically, at Level 4 Dstl Data Scientists will be:

  • Ability to carry out non-routine work
  • Deliver outputs to support project delivery
  • Confident in dealing with customers
In addition to the above, at Level 5 Dstl Senior Data Scientists will be:

  • Working on complex and non-routine problems, including design and development
  • Confident in leading external engagement
  • Overseeing the technical and safety aspects of projects and standards of work
Building on Level 5, at Level 6 Dstl Principal Data Scientists will:

  • Autonomously guide and direct the work of colleagues, through technical leadership, in order to ensure delivery of high impact solutions.
  • Provide rigorous technical review to ensure research is fit for purpose, innovative and of high quality. Inform across Dstl, MOD, UK Government, and the wider Defence and Security landscape, including potentially briefing senior officials to ensure robust decisionmaking.

Person specification:


We are looking for someone who has:

  • The ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, partners and suppliers
  • A desire to deliver worldclass science and technology with the sole purpose of keeping the UK, our armed forces, security services, and our citizens, safe and secure.
  • The ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A natural curiosity and independent drive to research, experiment and understand
  • A strong focus on learning new skills and techniques in order to keep current and continue their own professional development.
  • The ability to lead and work collaboratively to deliver innovative impactful results.

Qualifications:


Essential:

  • Those who don't necessarily meet the minimum degree specification, but who have related skills or experience, are also actively encouraged to apply.

Desirable:

Important Information:


This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.


Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Seeing the Big Picture
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