Senior Data Scientist
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Job Summary
Join us as a Data Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!
As a Data Scientist within Feras Socio-Economic Mathematics and Statistics (SEMS) team youll contribute to innovative research and analysis that supports evidence-based decision-making in plant health food safety and environmental science. Working alongside a multidisciplinary group of analysts economists and statisticians youll apply advanced data techniques to tackle complex challenges in areas such as crop protection soil health biodiversity and sustainable land use.
What youll be doing:
- Systematically gather and review published literature perform quantitative and qualitative analysis using advanced statistical techniques surveys interviews and focus groups.
- Apply theory-based evaluation methods to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights.
- Manage projects end-to-end lead scientific teams and ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
- Identify funding opportunities prepare proposals and lead customer-facing meetings with government and commercial clients.
- Produce clear technical documentation contribute to project reports and support manuscript development.
- Represent the team at conferences and seminars delivering impactful presentations and thought leadership.
What were looking for:
- MSc in a relevant scientific discipline with strong experience in data analysis project management and both qualitative and quantitative research.
- Proven experience in either R orPython
- Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects on time and within budget with excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and clear documentation of analyses and development work.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying data analysis to crop health soil health food safety or environmental science.
- Experience in grant writing and a strong publication record in scientific journals.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills translating complex findings into actionable insights.
- Ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Commitment to continuous development of technical skills and scientific knowledge.
Whats in it for you
- 25 days holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
- Flexible working hours on-site gym restaurant and free parking
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
- Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
- Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
What we hope youll do next:
Choose Apply now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions youd like to ask before applying you can contact
Were an equal opportunity employer which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if youd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward please email at and well get back to you.
The Company
At Fera were making the world a better healthier and safer place. Were a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and were working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.
The Benefits
On-site Gym
Shopping & Transport Discounts
Voluntary Benefits to suit your lifestyle
LTIP/share scheme
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
