Junior/Graduate Data Scientist (AI)

Graduate/Junior Data Scientist (AI)

Central Belt Scotland, Hybrid

Excellent opportunity to work with a fast paced automation intelligence company.

Location: Specify Location or Remote
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.