Graduate/Junior Data Scientist (AI)
Central Belt Scotland, Hybrid
Excellent opportunity to work with a fast paced automation intelligence company.
Junior / Graduate Data Scientist – Artificial Intelligence
Location: [Specify Location or Remote]
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a bright and driven Junior / Graduate Data Scientist to join a forward-thinking AI research and development team. This is a rare opportunity to apply advanced mathematics, data science, and artificial intelligence to solve complex real-world problems in automation, document intelligence, and information retrieval.
You’ll work on projects at the cutting edge of AI, from natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and explainable AI. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where mathematical rigour meets practical innovation, building systems that make a measurable difference.
What You’ll Do
* Research & Develop AI/ML solutions for document intelligence, information retrieval, and automation.
* Build and enhance NLP and computer vision systems to extract, classify, and structure data from unstructured documents.
* Work with RAG architectures, implementing advanced document chunking, GraphRAG, and ScaNN to boost retrieval precision.
* Deploy AI-powered bots and web applications on cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
* Develop systems that integrate AI models seamlessly with enterprise data, enabling domain-specific applications.
* Explore explainable AI techniques to make complex models transparent and trustworthy.
* Keep up with the latest AI research and translate cutting-edge findings into production-ready solutions.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* First-class degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, _ ideally a Masters
* Strong mathematical foundation, especially in algebra, number theory, and statistics.
* Proficiency in Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
* Understanding of NLP, computer vision, and retrieval methods.
* Ability to turn theory into practical, deployable systems.
Desirable
* Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
* Knowledge of vector search, RAG pipelines, and document chunking strategies.
* Familiarity with advanced search techniques such as anisotropic vector quantisation.
* Interest in explainable AI and model interpretability.
Why Join Us?
* Work on groundbreaking AI projects with real-world impact.
* Be part of a research-led, innovation-driven team.
* Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art tools and techniques.
* Enjoy excellent career development opportunities in AI/ML.
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