Research Data Scientist

About The Role

Research Data Scientist
This full-time post is available from the 1st of September 2026 on a permanent basis.

The starting salary will be from £43,482 to £46,049 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Research Data Scientists
The University of Exeter Research Software and Analytics Group, consisting of Research Software Engineers, Research Data Scientists and Research Data Stewards, supports cutting-edge research across the university, improving reproducibility and bolstering impact. Research Data Scientists make a vital contribution to the university’s research portfolio by leveraging cutting-edge data science approaches to address real world challenges spanning the spectrum of computational and social science.

We are seeking a talented Research Data Scientist to join the team.
Every Research Data Scientist in the team is a member of the academic community and collaborates with researchers across the university to design and apply computational approaches to extract knowledge and insight from data, and help solve research problems in an ethical, reliable and reproducible fashion. They are typically simultaneously engaged in several research projects and thus are expected to multi-task and prioritise their own workload. Given the diverse nature of projects, they are also often required to develop expertise in new areas.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Further Information
Please contact Dr Craig Willis, Senior Research Data Scientist (C.Willis2@exeter.ac.uk).

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives.
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays).
• Competitive pension contributions.
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here.
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do.

How we can help 

If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

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