Senior Data Scientist
LB52
Posted: 28/10/2025
- £80,000 - £100,000
- London
Senior Data Scientist - BioTech - London
A pioneering London-based biotech company are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their team.
What will I be doing?
- Drive breakthrough algorithm development that's never been done before. You'll be the technical powerhouse behind revolutionary nanopore technology, transforming impossibly noisy time-series data into game-changing insights for biomedical discovery.
- Own the full journey from concept to production deployment:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of world-class scientists and engineers
- Make your mark on the future of proteomics - your algorithms will directly enable discoveries that could revolutionize drug development and diagnostics.
What are we looking for?
- PhD (or MSc + equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Bioinformatics
- 5+ years post-qualification experience tackling complex technical challenges
- Expert-level Python programming (NumPy, PyTorch/TensorFlow, SciPy, pandas)
- Deep expertise in time-series and sequence modelling (RNNs, LSTMs, transformers, attention mechanisms)
- Strong foundation in probabilistic models (HMMs, Bayesian inference, graphical models)
- Track record of delivering impactful research or production systems
What's in it for me?
- Salary of £80,000 - £100,000 dependent on experience
- Work with cutting-edge nanopore technology that's literally the first of its kind
- Series A funding from prestigious investors including NATO Innovation Fund
- Team includes veterans from Oxford Nanopore and other leading biotech companies
- 4 days in office
Apply now for immediate consideration!
Kirstie Moffat
Data Science & Machine Learning Recruitment Consultant