Applied Skills Science Team Support

The Role

This role will see post holders learning, broadening and applying a wide variety of DS and AI concepts and potential techniques across the full gamut of applications and problems. Reporting to the Applied Skills Programmes Manager, the role will support the delivery of Data Study Groups in academic and scientific assessments of incoming challenges, participant applications and final reports. The role will also provide support during a DSG event, primarily supporting the facilitators but also the participants to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all stakeholders. For the Turing Internship Network, the role will support qualifying data science jobs for future interns, ensuring they are challenging and non-trivial, and support in the shortlisting of candidates. The role will also act as a conduit for information sharing within their university and/or university region. This role is for students currently undertaking a PhD in a data science related field, or adjacent field that involves data science within the UK. The applicant should have at least participated in a DSG or hackathon type event in the past. Prior facilitation experience is a bonus. Remote – Turing will cover travelling costs to be at events.

Your Profile

You will be working towards a PhD, or have equivalent experience and/or qualifications, in a data science related field, including statistics, mathematics, engineering or related discipline. In addition to being interested in a wide range of data science and AI techniques, you should possess fluency in one or more modern programming languages used in research in data science and AI (e.g. Python, etc.). You should have experience with messy real world data and peer reviewing academic papers.

Main Duties

• Give academic feedback on prospective DSG challenges, specifically from a participant and facilitator point of view
• Support the Applied Skills business team and DSG PIs in scoping DSG challenges – joining meetings and giving directions of DSG challenges
• General advising for the various scientific and recruitment aspects of Applied Skills programmes – science projects, participants applications, advising PIs
• Assess DSG and TIN participant applications during the selection process, using Flexigrant and attending tensioning meetings
• During a DSG, support the facilitators and participants – troubleshoot, advise and guide facilitators throughout the process during difficult situations or with underperforming groups to ensure their success
• Give academic feedback on the final DSG reports (during the event and at the end) to the PI – providing quality assurance for DSG reports before they are published
• Work with the business team to amplify calls for participants to Applied Skills calls within their own institution and nearby

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role.

Closing date for applications: SUNDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2025 2025 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK, BST)

Terms and Conditions

This role is offered on a casual-hours contract for up to 1 year from the start date. The hourly rate for this casual position is £22.09. This contract is subject to there being no restriction by the Home Office or by the UK Border Entry to your entry and/or continued stay in the UK.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. It will redirect you to The Alan Turing Institute jobs portal, where you can find more information and a full job description for this role. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please email recruitment@turing.ac.uk.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.