Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Data Science and Technology

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Data Science and Technology

Job Description
From landing the first astronauts on the moon to the discovery of fractals, from the technology behind laser surgery to building the first cognitive system to win the Jeopardy! competition, IBM has been the spark of the technology revolutions that have shaped our world today.

We are looking for ambitious researchers to join the IBM Research UK presence focusing on the emerging area of Data-Centric Cognitive Systems. IBM research represents one of the largest industrial research presences worldwide, with over 3,000 researchers undertaking research in a broad spectrum of application areas. IBM Research UK is based within the STFC Hartree Centre, in Daresbury, with the aim of transforming the competitiveness of UK industry by accelerating the adoption of High Performance Computing, Big Data and Cognitive technologies.

The Data Technologies group's mission is to develop and demonstrate cutting-edge data tools and techniques in a range of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, transport and more. We demonstrate how the use of Big Data and Internet of Things capabilities along with advanced Machine Learning can enhance the way that industries function and improve productivity. We are looking for a research data scientist, who not only has experience working with data and data technologies in a range of industry areas, but someone who has the ability to further develop these technologies and apply them in novel scenarios.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be very beneficial:
· Geospatial data, analytics and modelling
· Data-driven modelling in manufacturing-type processes
· Analysis of IoT data (both streaming and historical)

The successful candidate will be an independent thinker, able to see opportunities for the application of novel methodologies to improve the time to insight for scientific problems, particularly those with industrial relevance. The ability to work well as part of a team is also an essential characteristic of a successful candidate. IBM Research UK interacts strongly with other IBM Research labs worldwide, and the candidate would be expected to maintain relationships and collaborations with our global lab network.

The World is Our Laboratory: No matter where discovery takes place, IBM researchers push the boundaries of science, technology and business to make the world work better. IBM Research is a global community of forward-thinkers working towards a common goal: progress.
Desired Skills and Experience (* required)
· PhD/DPhil in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or similar disciplines *
· Proven experience working in collaborative research programs
· Experience coding in Python, including common data science toolkits, such as NumPy, Pandas etc.
· Distributed data analytics experience with Hadoop, HBase, Hive and frameworks such as Spark
· Experience using different machine learning techniques and algorithms, ideally using common frameworks such as Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, Keras etc.
· Great communication skills, including experience presenting at scientific/technical conferences
· Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Bokeh, Matplotlib, D3.js etc.
· Proficiency in using query languages such as SQL, Hive, Postgresql
· Experience using NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase
· Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
· Good general scripting and programming skills
· Data-oriented personality

Auto req ID

119246BR
Required Education

Doctorate Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Postdoctoral Researcher
State / Province

CHESHIRE
Primary job category

Research
Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree
City / Township / Village

WARRINGTON
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  PhD/DPhil in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or similar disciplines *
·  Proven experience working in collaborative research programs
·  Experience coding in Python, including common data science toolkits, such as NumPy, Pandas
·  Distributed data analytics experience with Hadoop, HBase, Hive and frameworks Spark
·  Experience using different machine learning techniques and algorithms, ideally using common frameworks Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, Keras
·  Great communication skills, including experience presenting at scientific/technical conferences
·  Experience with data visualisation tools, such as Bokeh, Matplotlib, D3.js.
·  Proficiency in using query languages SQL, Hive, Postgresql
·  Experience using NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase
·  Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression
·  Good general scripting and programming skills
·  Data-oriented personality

Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

none
Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to work in the UK and EU
Position Type

Professional
New Collar Role

No