Data Scientist in Financial/insurance Modelling - Godalming, United Kingdom - University of Essex

University of Essex
University of Essex
Verified Company
Godalming, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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KTP

THE PROJECT
This post is fixed term for 24 months and is a remote first role.


Previous applicants need not apply.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The duties of the post will include:

  • Developing a novel scoring algorithm(s) to optimise the identification of different types of driver behaviour, specifically those with increased risk
  • Identifying external datasets to complement the data from Ticker Ltd. Performing data fusion on these disparate datasets
  • Deploying and testing the developed algorithm(s) on Ticker's extensive historical dataset
  • Contributing to publications and/or conference papers for the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and Ticker Ltd
  • Participating in academic and/or industrial conferences and other events to disseminate and present research outcomes to the wider community
  • Aiding in embedding these insights into the systems of Ticker Ltd and helping upskill company staff
  • Managing computing resources for deployment and testing purposes
  • Communicating clearly and concisely with a range of technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both internally and externally, with an understanding of pitching technical information to meet the varying needs and understanding of different stakeholders
  • These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances._

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • BSc in Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • Excellent knowledge of data science and machine learning methods.
  • Excellent programming skills in Python (Object-Oriented Programming), with a good understanding of coding practices.
  • Experience in frameworks like Numpy, SciPy, Pandas, SciKit-Learn and TensorFlow / PyTorch.
  • Understanding/experience of modern software development practices.
  • A solid mathematical background.
  • Ability to understand and follow current regulations and compliance.
  • Ability to help us surface the challenges we may face in bringing this project to life.
  • Ability to measure own output and identify potential objectives and key results required at each stage.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS
As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:

  • A personal development budget of £4000 (exclusive of salary).
  • Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
  • An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Full access to university resources to complete the project.
  • Worldleading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.

LOCATION
Remote role based from home. With occasional ad hoc meet up at the office.


Our office address is:
The Old Byre,

Peper Harow Park,

Godalming,

Surrey,

GU8 6BQ


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Contract length: 24 months


Salary:
£40,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 14/04/2024


Reference ID:
REQ08384

Expected start date: 03/06/2024
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