Data Scientist Jobs in Edinburgh

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Principal Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Wood Mackenzie
Join to apply for the Principal Data Scientist role at Wood Mackenzie Join to apply for the Principal Data Scientist role at Wood Mackenzie Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for … customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused – we accelerate change Curious – we turn knowledge into action Wood Mackenzie is an industry-leading data analytics company that provides analysis and insight on the world’s natural resources with a presence all around the globe. We’re working on … a next generation data analysis & visualisation platform that enables our customers to drive billion-dollar decisions and accelerate the world's transition to a more sustainable tomorrow. We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team. This role will be working within our AI More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
ENODA
Lead Data Scientist Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Compensation: GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000/year Description We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join our business as we continue to scale. The Lead Data Scientist will drive the development of predictive models and data-driven decision-making for energy technology applications. They will play a key role in analysing system performance, optimizing operations, and integrating machine learning techniques into energy balancing strategies. Who we are Energy is the primary input to … ll spend your time: Building and deploying machine learning models for energy forecasting and system optimization Working closely with engineers and mathematicians to validate data-driven models Designing and implementing real-time analytics for monitoring grid stability Developing algorithms for energy market interactions, including bidding strategies Ensuring data More ❯
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Technical Co-Founder (Software Engineer / Data Scientist)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Aizen
Technical Co-Founder (Software Engineer/Data Scientist) Technical Co-Founder (Software Engineer/Data Scientist) 23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This is a Co-founder Opportunity – Read This First This … fair financial services because outdated credit bureaus fail to see their true worth. We're changing that. We are building a next-generation credit data platform using AI and user-consented smart data (Open Banking, gig income, rent payments, etc.). Our core solution includes: The Financial Passport … A secure, user-controlled mobile data wallet. An AI-Powered Inference Engine: Generating real-time, accurate financial insights beyond traditional scores. We're moving from ideation to MVP development (targeting Q4 2025) and are backed by programs like Barclays Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Program, Founders @ Cambridge, and King’s More ❯
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Junior Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Work Pattern: Flexible Arrangements Skill Set: Python, Machine Learning, Statistical Modelling Summary A data-focused consultancy has a brand new role for a budding Data Scientist to join their team. The role is being offered on a permanent … work that they do: delivering bespoke and high quality solutions. You will be tasked to work alongside clients to contribute to the establishment of data science requirements, and then lead on the development and deployment of these solutions. The Company The company work in multiple sectors to deliver high … a competitive pension, and flexible working. As a junior team member you will be supported by your more senior team members. The team are data-focused, enthusiastic data professionals working within a vibrant and exciting organization. The Role The ideal candidate will be prepared to ask the ‘whys More ❯
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Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Okta Resourcing
This is a new position for a Data Scientist with a global, data-driven company that leverages cutting-edge technology to serve as a true market differentiator. The focus of this role is to deliver data science solutions impacting areas such as the effectiveness of advertising … projects throughout their lifecycle. Scope and stage projects with detailed milestones and delivery schedules. Use SQL and/or Python (Jupyter Notebooks) to prepare data, perform exploratory data analysis, and evaluate different modeling approaches. Engage in problem-solving and fault-finding, addressing data or approach issues as … they arise. Investigate data and recommend solutions aligned with client requirements. And should have experience of: Working as a Data Scientist in a high-value commercial environment. Requirements gathering and idea generation. Defining problems and success criteria. Data wrangling, exploratory data analysis, modeling, and interpreting More ❯
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Senior Principal Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Principal Data Scientist, edinburgh col-narrow-left Client: OptumUK Location: edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 2 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: The Vacancy … Are you a Principal Data Scientist looking to join an organisation where what you do genuinely makes an impact? Where you are empowered, heard and able to think creatively? Then look no further because we are what you have been looking for! We are looking for a Senior … Principal Data Scientist with strong technical skills using either Python or R, experience leading teams and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical teams across the business. This role sits within Optum UK Health Analytics team responsible for taking large data sets from various More ❯
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Data Scientist AI & NLP Innovation

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Data Scientist AI & NLP Innovation, edinburgh col-narrow-left Client: Cornucopia IT Resourcing Location: edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 2 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 col-wide Job … Description: Data Scientist – AI & NLP Innovation London (Hybrid) Our client is a dynamic investment firm using AI to reshape financial insight Are you a data scientist passionate about applying NLP, LLMs, and generative AI to real-world problems? Join a forward-thinking investment management firm based … in London’s West End that is building an AI-driven future. You’ll help shape a growing data science function, working on high-impact projects in a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven environment. Why Join? Be part of a newly established, fast-growing AI team Work on cutting More ❯
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Data Scientist (Knowledge Graph)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 4 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Role: Senior Data Scientist - Knowledge Graph Expert Contract: Outside IR35 - Initial 9 months (Fully Remote) I am currently immediately looking for a vastly talented Data Scientist with expert level Knowledge graph experience to join my client on a fully remote contract. As an Data Scientist you will be working on NLP applications for risk, fraud, and investigation products. Your job will be to: Experiment with different state-of-the-art as … well as traditional NLP approaches to find the best solution for the given problem. Work with all things Knowledge Graph related Independently determine appropriate data and modelling choices. Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Follow best practices for ML experimentation and MLOps. Required Qualifications: PhD in a More ❯
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Data Scientist – AI Marketing

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Data Scientist – AI Marketing, edinburgh col-narrow-left Client: Location: edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 4 Posted: 06.06.2025 Expiry Date: 21.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job Title: Data Scientist – AI Marketing Type: Full-Time About Our client are a fast-growing, forward-thinking digital marketing and eCommerce group. With a strong foundation in affiliate marketing, influencer engagement, and creative commerce solutions, they partner with some of the UK’s most recognisable brands to deliver measurable growth … and digital innovation. The Role They’re looking for an experienced Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered solutions across business units. Key Responsibilities Identify and scope AI opportunities across marketing, content, and eCommerce operations. Develop and implement AI models and tools to More ❯
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Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
ZipRecruiter
Job Description This is a new position for a Data Scientist with a global, data-driven company with cutting-edge technology who leverage data to serve as a true market differentiator. The focus of this role is to deliver data science solutions which impact in … impact projects Scope and stage projects to include detailed milestones and delivery schedules. Use SQL and/or Python (JupyterNotebooks) to preparedata, perform exploratory data analysis, evaluate different modeling approaches. Engage in problem-solving, fault-finding, addressing issuesin the data or approaches as they arise. Investigate the data and make recommendations on solutions to client’s requirements. And should have experience of: Working in a Data Scientist role in a high value commercial environment. Requirements gathering and idea Defining problems (and criteria for success), Data wrangling, EDA, modeling and interpreting results Providing relevant insights More ❯
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Lead Associate Data Scientist - Consumer Data Science Unit

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Financial Conduct Authority
Lead Data Scientist Division – Data, Technology and Innovation Department - The Advanced Analytics and Data Science Units Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £59,100 to £80,233 and London from £64,900 to £88,100 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About … ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA . The Advanced Analytics and Data Science Units (AA&DSUs) is a department within the Intelligence & Digital (I&D) division of Data, Technology & Innovation (DTI). Our mission in … I&D is to drive digital innovation and deliver data solutions that benefit our colleagues, consumers, firms and markets. You will sit within the Consumer Data Science Unit (CDSU), one of 4 data science units in the department. We primarily help the FCA better understand issues with More ❯
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Quant Data Scientist (LLMs) - UAE Relocation

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Partners Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 4 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 Job Description: Quant Data Scientist - Hedge Fund - UAE Relocation - Leading Company We are seeking a Data Scientist to join a high-caliber Quant team within … a discreet fund based in the UAE, operating at the intersection of Quantitative Research and Artificial Intelligence. This role focuses on leveraging data and language models to support research, development, and implementation of systematic investment strategies. The successful candidate will combine strong technical skills with a solid understanding of … financial markets and a passion for innovative data applications. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for ingestion, tagging, cleansing, and integration of financial text and structured data. Oversee and improve quality control processes for financial content generated by large language models (LLMs), ensuring coherence, accuracy, and More ❯
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Data Scientist – Applied Immunology

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 3 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Location: London UK/Hybrid Team: Data Science | IMU Biosciences Role Type: Full-time, Individual Contributor (with growth pathways) About IMU Biosciences Location: London UK/Hybrid Team: Data Science … system to improve patient outcomes. We work at the intersection of single cell technologies , machine learning, AI, and clinical immunology, turning high-dimensional immune data into signatures that inform clinical and translational decisions. Our vision is to build the world’s most insightful immune analytics platform—combining deep biological … data and cutting edge machine learning with rigorous systems-level reasoning. About the Role We’re looking for a scientifically curious, systems-minded Data Scientist to join our growing data team. This is a key hire to support the next phase of our platform and product More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We … are currently recruiting for a Lead Data Scientist to join our award winning, and innovative Data Science team. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone to Improve company profitability by optimising pricing for Motor and Home products across all brands and channels. Leverage new predictive sources of … data and advanced modeling techniques to improve competitiveness and expand underwriting capabilities. What you’ll do: Lead and develop a data science team to deliver value-adding projects. Foster team growth and prepare members for career advancement. Analyse company performance metrics to guide and interpret models. Shape the More ❯
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Technical Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Technical Data Scientist £50,000-£68,500 per annum Hybrid role with 3 days per week in Burton-on-Trent office Looking for a hands-on Technical Data Scientist to lead the data science roadmap and … ll design, deploy, and optimise predictive models, ML decision engines, and automation frameworks that deliver real commercial value. Key Responsibilities: · Own and deliver the data science strategy aligned to business goals · Build and deploy scalable AI/ML models and decision engines · Implement MLOps best practices for robust, production … ready solutions · Champion ethical and responsible AI across all initiatives · Translate complex models into clear insights for stakeholders · Collaborate across teams to embed data science into core business processes What You'll Bring: · Strong Python, SQL, and statistical modelling expertise · Deep knowledge of Databricks, Lakehouse architecture & cloud platforms · Proven More ❯
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Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Geospatial Data Scientist (Jnr/Mid), edinburgh col-narrow-left Client: BirdsEyeView Location: edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 3 Posted: 06.06.2025 Expiry Date: 21.07.2025 col-wide Job Description … GEOSPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST ROLE (Junior & Senior) Overview: BirdsEyeView is an InsurTech venture based in London. BirdsEyeView builds Natural Catastrophe Modelling software for reinsurance and insurers globally. The software enables specialty insurers to model future floods, wildfires, tropical cyclones, and more. The BirdsEyeView technology ecosystem includes a massive climate … data infrastructure, scalable product development, and machine learning data cleansing and ingestion. By combining all these factors, BirdsEyeView helps underwriters assess their exposures to growing climate-change-induced natural catastrophes. About the role You’ll be tasked with supporting the continued development of Natural Peril development and integration More ❯
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Team Lead Data Scientist, AI Labs, Vice President

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
BlackRock, Inc
efficiency to make our business better and to help clients realize the objectives they desire. At BlackRock, there is a rich problem space for data scientists and engineers across all areas of the business including investments, sales, marketing, operations, product, UX, etc. and the potential to have large scale … impact. In 2018, BlackRock accelerated innovation and technology again with additional investment in artificial intelligence and data science and all the potential they represent. AI Labs was formed to act as a central hub with a firm-wide remit to solve strategic business challenges for the firm by bringing … to bear our expertise in data science, machine learning, generative AI, optimization, stochastic control and statistics. Our mission is to combine human and machine intelligence to revolutionize asset management. The team is led by Dr. Rachel Schutt. We are a hybrid research and product team and have a responsibility More ❯
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NLP Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
company, we deliver real-time analytics via our web platform that helps improve healthcare services and patient outcomes. We’re looking for a dynamic Data Scientist to join our growing team. You’ll be responsible for developing our NLP models, analysing the outputs of those models on the … wealth of data we collect, and working closely with our customers to explain the findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. You should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and willing to take on new responsibilities, while managing your workload. If you thrive in an agile environment and … individual to join us on our mission. What You’ll Be Doing: Designing and implementing NLP approaches to extract new insights from unstructured text data Training machine learning models to automatically categorise text Investigating new approaches to problems, exploring the literature, and actively following the cutting-edge of research More ❯
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Senior Data Scientist / AI Engineer

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Data Scientist/AI Engineer, edinburgh col-narrow-left Client: LHH Location: edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 3 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 col-wide Job Description … Senior Data Scientist/AI Engineer Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be … and Barring Service) Your Role We are looking for people with strong technical knowledge in areas such as machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, combined with solid solution architecture and software engineering skills, that will allow us to design and build solutions which can be deployed at More ❯
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Sports Modeling Data Scientist (relocation to Costa Rica)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Sports Modeling Data Scientist (relocation to Costa Rica), Edinburgh Client: Exacta Solutions Ltd Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 3 Posted: 10.06.2025 Expiry Date: 25.07.2025 Job Description: We are looking for … a skilled Data Scientist to help our client build cutting-edge models in the sports betting industry. This role sits at the crossroads of machine learning, software engineering, data science, and mathematics—perfect for someone who thrives on innovation and complex challenges. The role is based in … for machine learning workflows. Create and deploy high-performance algorithms and predictive models to support our sports modeling initiatives. Collaborate with a team of data scientists, developers, and domain experts to solve real-world problems and optimize outcomes. What You Bring: Proven experience working with machine learning techniques, particularly More ❯
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Senior Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Data Scientist – 5 Month Contract Spinks are partnered with a leading UK Consultancy who are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join on an exciting project in the early stages of its journey. This project … works closely with a leading Entertainment platform, aiming to improve and optimise the search engine function. You will work with other Data Scientists to build and optimise ML Models that improve the accuracy and efficiency of the search engine. Experience in a similar project is extremely beneficial for this More ❯
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Sports Modelling Data Scientist (relocation to Costa Rica)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: Sports Modelling Data Scientist (relocation to Costa Rica), Edinburgh Client: Exacta Solutions Ltd Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 4 Posted: 06.06.2025 Expiry Date: 21.07.2025 Job Description: About the Job Our … client is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong focus on Sports Modelling to join their Research & Development team. You will play a key role in enhancing and developing state-of-the-art sports models. This position involves data science, engineering, software development, and mathematics , providing opportunities … Solid experience with machine learning , especially with neural networks . Strong programming skills, preferably in Python ; knowledge of Matlab is a plus. Expertise in data shaping, preprocessing, and feature engineering . Excellent command of English , both written and spoken. Prior experience in the iGaming or sports modelling industry is More ❯
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Chief Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: My client, a cutting-edge UK data science firm, is on the hunt for a visionary Chief Data Scientist to take the reins of their data strategy. Working with one of the richest household-level datasets in … the UK, this is a rare opportunity to architect enterprise AI solutions, influence C-level strategy, and leave a legacy of data-driven transformation. Responsibilities: Own and evolve the end-to-end data science vision and innovation roadmap. Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of world-class data scientists and engineers. Spearhead AI/ML product development that solves real-world, high-value problems. Act as a thought leader – evangelise data science both internally and with key clients. Define and embed a data-first culture across the organisation. Collaborate closely with C-suite executives to More ❯
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Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
DeFi Planet
As part of the Scenario Modelling team in the Planning and Performance Centre of Excellence, you’ll design and implement data science tools and methods which harness our data in order to drive market leading solutions We’ll look to you to actively participate in the data community to identify and deliver opportunities to support the bank’s strategic direction through better use of data This is an opportunity to promote data literacy education with business stakeholders supporting them to foster a data driven culture and to make a real impact with your … work What you'll do As a Data Scientist, you’ll bring together financial, statistical, mathematical, machine-learning and software engineering skills to consider multiple solutions, techniques and algorithms to develop and implement ethically sound models end-to-end. We’ll look to you to understand the needs More ❯
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Lead Data Scientist

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
AI Connect
Lead Data Scientist – Fully Remote Up to £90,000 + Package AI Connect have been retained by an award-winning international Data & AI consultancy to help them hire a Lead Data Scientist. Key Responsibilities: Displaying technical excellence and delivering projects expertly for clients Team leadership Support More ❯
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Data Scientist
Edinburgh
Median
£70,000