Data Scientist

About the RoleAbout the RoleA leading professional services organisation is looking for a high-calibre, early-career Data Scientist / AI Scientist to join its growing Data & AI team.This role is ideal for a highly analytical and intellectually curious candidate, preferably with a PhD or strong academic background in Data Science, Computer Science, AI/ML, Statistics, Mathematics, Computational Linguistics or a related field.You will work on advanced Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI and LLM initiatives, applying cutting-edge techniques to complex business and knowledge-based problems.Key Responsibilities:• Develop and deploy machine learning, NLP and statistical models.• Work with LLMs, RAG, embeddings and information retrieval technologies.• Fine-tune and apply models such as BERT, Llama and Qwen to real-world use cases.• Build AI workflows using prompt engineering, prompt chaining and NLP pipelines.• Analyse large datasets to identify patterns, insights and anomalies.• Develop visualisations and analytical solutions for non-technical stakeholders.• Build scalable, well-documented and reproducible data science solutions.• Stay current with developments in Generative AI, Deep Learning, NLP and Machine Learning.What We're Looking For :• PhD strongly preferred in a relevant quantitative or technical discipline.• At least 2 years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, or equivalent research experience.• Strong Python/R and SQL skills.• Solid understanding of Machine Learning, statistics and data modelling.• Experience with scikit-learn, pandas, PyTorch/TensorFlow or similar.• Knowledge of NLP, LLMs, RAG, embeddings and information retrieval is highly desirable.• Strong academic track record and genuine interest in emerging AI technologies.• Excellent analytical and communication skills.• Legal or professional services experience is a plus, but not essential.Ideal profile: An exceptional early-career Data Scientist, PhD graduate or AI/ML researcher who is technically strong, curious and keen to apply cutting-edge AI to real-world problems.