Consumer Data Development and Analytics Scientist (CSRIS1345)
This role will be based in Newcastle upon Tyne and is Fixed Term for 16 months to complete specific time limited work.
In addition to the salary there is a Personal Development budget of £2,667.
Do you hold a PhD or strong Master’s degree in computer science, Psychology, or a related discipline? Do you have a strong background in data analytics and programming? Are you interested in working in a multi-disciplinary role for one of the world’s most renowned manufacturers?
This is an opportunity for you to ‘fast track’ your career in industry by leading a project to develop and apply novel consumer research techniques, that will allow for the delivery of better products and services to customers. Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will be working in collaboration with a sector leading consumer goods and manufacturing company, Procter & Gamble, and Leeds University’s School of Mechanical Engineering.
As a KTP Associate, you will be expected to manage this project and effectively transfer knowledge from the academic knowledge base at The University of Leeds to Procter & Gamble. You will be embedded in Procter & Gamble’s Innovation Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – which is charged with pioneering and applying cutting edge consumer research methods - and will work closely with Procter & Gamble’s team of experienced researchers and academics from the School of Mechanical Engineering to drive innovative use of Rasch methodologies and predictive modelling to gain more effective insight into customer responses and attitudes .
Procter & Gamble is a global leader in consumer goods, operating across more than 180 countries, with a world famous portfolio of high-quality brands including Gillette, Ariel, Head & Shoulders, and many more. The company is renowned for its innovation and sustainability, and provides a dynamic and inclusive work environment that will help you to develop both professionally and personally.Key to its success is a deep understanding of consumer needs, which is a foundational part of its business model.
The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
Visa Eligibility:
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
James Hartford - Innovation Support Co-ordinator (University of Leeds)
Email: J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk