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\uc1\pard\b\f0\fs20 JUNIOR AND SENIOR DATA SCIENTISTS\b0\par
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Unilever is one of the largest consumer goods companies in the world. Our brands include \par
Persil washing tablets, Magnum ice-cream, Calvin Klein cosmetics and Brooke Bond Tea to \par
name a few. Unilever Research supports and helps to drive the global business formed by \par
these brands with world-class fundamental science, research and innovation.\par
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At our Colworth laboratory in North Bedfordshire, the Data Sciences group is an integral \par
component of the local and global research effort and is part of a growing network of \par
mathematical and statistical modelling groups across Unilever Research. Our group \par
member's roles vary greatly, ranging from one-off analyses through to becoming part of an \par
innovation or science project team from its inception to completion. The problems we tackle \par
cover a wide variety of science areas and applications and include design and analysis of \par
laboratory and pilot-plant experiments, clinical (physiological and psychological) trials, \par
environmental and safety studies, risk assessment and strategic decision analyses. \par
Methodology development and improvement is also a vital part of our role, as is providing \par
training to scientists.\par
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We are currently looking to recruit both junior and senior Data Scientists who enjoy a \par
challenge and aren't looking for a run-of-the-mill data analysis career. Ideally, you'll have a \par
good mathematically or statistically-based degree and a proven ability, preferably through \par
post-graduate employment or a Masters degree or Ph.D., of applying and adapting your \par
knowledge to solving real-world problems. You'll be enthusiastic, creative, self-motivated \par
and able to work in teams from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. As part of the \par
variety inherent in the role of a Data Scientist, you'll need to be able to grasp scientific \par
concepts and problems quickly, so a sound knowledge of general science would be an \par
advantage. You'll also need exceptional communication skills and be able to discuss \par
methodological issues at a level appropriate for both experts and non-experts in Research and \par
the business. Good IT skills are also essential and experience with a major maths or statistics \par
package such as SAS would be desirable, although full training will be given where \par
appropriate.\par
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Applications from graduates and post-graduates involved in mathematical approaches to \par
adaptive computation, information theory or data mining are also welcome. \par
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For an informal chat or more information, please contact Andrea Dickens on 01234 222228 or \par
email: [log in to unmask] \par
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If you are interested in a career in Unilever Research, and you have excellent communication \par
and interpersonal skills, please send your curriculum vitae and covering letter quoting \par
Vacancy Reference Number WL200731014 to our response handling agency:\par
Maxwell Bruce Selection\par
26B Renfield Street\par
Glasgow, G2 1LU\par
Email: [log in to unmask]\par
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Closing date for applications: 14 July 2000\par
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