Biometrics and Data Analyst

As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate as part of a team to develop innovative solutions to societal and National Challenges. Excitingly, this role offers scope to develop new collaborations across NPL, government, industry, and academia. You'll enjoy developing, applying and sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues, collaborators, and the wider scientific community. As a scientist you will be undertaking research in biometrics and the application of machine learning methods to specific problems, as well as general aspects of quality management, risk management, testing and assessment of machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. You will become part of a community of Data Scientists working in a variety of projects in AI and Machine Learning, Synthetic or Simulated Data and Biometrics. There is also the opportunity to be involved in projects internally across NPL, focusing on a wide variety of possible metrology applications.

We believe that diversity and unique perspectives are key to the success of our science and engineering projects. For this role, we particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in STEM disciplines, in particular women, disabled, black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as well as Armed Forces service leavers looking to transition into the civilian workforce. Essential experience:

• A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or relevant science or engineering discipline.
• A track record in research and the ability to drive ideas forward in a collaborative manner
• Experimental data analysis, including design of experimental trials and analysis of data from experimental trials
• Knowledge of methods of machine learning and proficiency in the practical application of those methods
• Testing and assessment of machine learning algorithms and AI systems that include machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Working in a cross-disciplinary environment
• Problem solving skills
• An ability to contribute to the technical roadmap and strategy.
Desirable:
• Interest and involvement in standards
• Experience of dealing with customers
• Familiarity with uncertainty quantification.
  
  The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here -
  
  NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we're creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our page. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of . are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please