Position Summary
Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum.
Bare‑term: 35 hours per week. Fixed‑term to 31 July 2027.
College of Science and Engineering / The Data Lab, University of Edinburgh.
Overview
The Opportunity: The Applied AI & Data Scientist will lead high‑impact applied data science and AI projects for businesses across Scotland. Their main responsibility is to transform real‑world operational problems into deployable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, create, and implement data pipelines, analytics tools, and AI solutions.
* Employ modern generative AI, retrieval‑RAG, and agent‑based techniques in short, targeted projects.
* Deliver deployable solutions that meet business needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications are not explicitly listed in the original description; candidates should possess relevant experience in data science and AI, with a strong ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions.
Benefits
* A competitive salary.
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.
Right to Work
Applicants must evidence a right to work in the UK. International workers who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK are eligible; the university will not consider those requiring sponsorship.
Application Information
Closing date: 28 April 2026, 11:59 pm UK time.
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