Data Scientist (KTP Associate)

Manchester £35,000 - £40,000

Job sector

Digital and Technology

Job function

AI, Marketing

Start date

22/05/2026

Job duration

24 months

Application closing date

10/03/2026

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Job description

Qualifications required:

Hold, or be about to obtain, a master’s degree in statistics, analytics or computer science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

A doctoral level qualification involving methodologies deploying advanced statistical, mathematical or algorithmic techniques, or directly relating to AI and large language models, is desirable

Application requirements:

The following are essential requirements:

  • Breadth of technical knowledge in relation to the use of technology and data science solutions in a business or research context, and experience of data transformation, data analysis and statistics.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-experts and engage with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable research skills and experience of good scientific practice.

In addition, the following are desirable:

  • Industry experience in supporting/leading/training AI projects or similar technology-led strategic growth/product initiatives, particularly within the Market Research sector.
  • Knowledge of database operations and data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of python.

Project description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop advanced AI capabilities that will unlock the next level of market insights in the Kids, Parents and Family sector.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at The Insights Family premises in Manchester.

About the business

Founded in 2017, The Insights Family (formerly The Insights People) have expanded to provide real-time market intelligence on kids, young people, and parents across 6 continents and 22 countries. Its award winning, class of one methodology has seen the company firmly established itself as the global leader in kids, young people, and parents market intelligence. Find out more about The Insights Family.

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