Research Data Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a PhD/equivalent experience in geographic information science or a closely allied discipline and experience of developing and publishing research applications. This Research Data Scientist position is funded as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded Geographic Data Service (GeoDS) which is part of the ESRC Smart Data Research UK initiative (www.sdruk.ukri.org/), delivered through the UCL Department of Geography. You will be a core part of an interdisciplinary team that spans both UCL and the University of Liverpool. It is charged with developing and maintaining a national data service that provides 'smart data' to researchers. The post holder will consolidate delivery and documentation of our Geodemographics of Gambling data product. You will work with your management to define a portfolio of responsibilities, a mixture of service delivery, research, and innovation appropriate to your level of seniority. As a Research Data Scientist you will: Create a detailed specification of the Geodemographics of Gambling data product including associated materials including pen portraits, metadata and diagnostics. Prepare three research papers in consultation with the line manager on the methodology for creation of this research ready data product. These will be submitted to leading international journals and responses to reviewers will be developed as appropriate. Develop at least one impact case study arising from data products developed by the GeoDS. This is likely to entail London case studies of changing social conditions over the last 25 years This will require close working with the line manager and the GeoDS data journalist as appropriate. The role requires working with Personal and Sensitive Personal Data (as defined under GDPR) and so you will be required to attain BPSS security clearance to use and manage secure data using facilities at GeoDS's institutions. You will be expected to understand legal liability issues related to the handling of GeoDS research data and emulate best practice in this area.

University College London (UCL) is one of the world's top universities. Based in the heart of London, it is a dynamic, outward-looking institution. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos – that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society – continues today. The Department of Geography is a leading UK and global department, with a heritage of excellence in research across a broad range of research themes. The Department has a long and distinguished tradition of top-quality cross and interdisciplinary research with social scientists, climate modellers, data scientists, urbanists, environmental scientists and geoscientists all working on a huge variety of projects across the domains of Environment, Resources, Heritage and Social Science. Further details of the department are at https://www.geog.ucl.ac.uk/. The role will also have a close affiliation to the UCL Social Data Institute, which offers a pioneering programme of teaching and partnerships that have particular strengths in data science, visualisation and storytelling.