FAQs
What is the salary for the LIDA Data Scientist position?
The salary for the LIDA Data Scientist position is £29,179 per annum.
What is the duration of the contract for this role?
The position is fixed-term for 12 months, commencing on Monday, 29th September 2025.
When is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 29th May 2025.
When will the interviews be conducted?
The interviews will be held online from 2nd to 4th July 2025.
What are the main areas of focus for the LIDA Data Scientist roles?
The main areas of focus include Artificial Intelligence (AI), health informatics, urban analytics, statistical and mathematical methods, and visualisation and immersive technologies.
Who should I contact for more information about the position?
For more information, you can contact Kylie Norman, the DSDP Programme Lead, at k.r.norman@leeds.ac.uk or email lida@leeds.ac.uk for general inquiries.
What kind of training and development opportunities does the role offer?
The role offers hands-on technical experience with real data, mentorship, applied research, training in statistical analysis, visualisation, research methods, and computer programming.
Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the application process?
Yes, LIDA is committed to supporting the University’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and encourages applications from under-represented groups in data science, including Women, Global Majority, and Low Socio-Economic Background candidates.
What benefits do employees receive?
Employees receive 26 days of holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, a generous pension scheme, health and wellbeing discounts, access to personal development courses, childcare options, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.
Is prior experience in data science required for this role?
This role is designed for early-career data scientists and career changers, indicating that prior experience is not necessarily required but a keen interest in data science is essential.