The successful candidate will work at the intersection of data science, process modelling, and chemical engineering to build predictive, physics-informed, and hybrid models that replicate and optimise real-world separation performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating process data into intelligent, operational decision-support systems.
Additional responsibilities include analysing experimental and pilot-scale data to support product development and performance characterisation.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Data engineering & analytics – collect, process and analyse sensor and process data across lab, pilot and plant scales
- Digital twin development – support the development and validation of hybrid physicsML models for complex separation and chemical systems
- Advanced modelling and optimisation – develop predictive models and apply optimisation algorithms to improve system recovery, energy and chemical usage, supported by scenario analysis
- Deployment and integration collaborate with software engineers to deploy models into cloud or edge environments and support dashboard development and integration
- Crossfunctional collaboration – translate engineering requirements into data science solutions and present findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Candidate requirements
- MSc or PhD in Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Computational fluid dynamics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in industrial data science or process modelling
- Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, scikitlearn, TensorFlow/PyTorch)
- Experience with timeseries modelling and multivariate data analysis
- Knowledge of statistical modelling, regression, classification, and optimization methods
- Knowledge of equilibrium and kinetics modelling
- Experience developing digital twins or hybrid modeling frameworks
- Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen, gPROMS, MATLAB)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong problemsolving
- Crossfunctional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced R&D environment
- Excellent technical documentation and communication skills
It is essential that applicants have the right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including a basic DBS check.
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Phoebe Lole
With a background in Agriculture and Livestock Science, Phoebe began her career in the food and agriculture industry, working across FSQR, NPD, and supply chain before moving into a role supporting agricultural sustainability at a global food business. After several years in industry, she took a career break to work in the yachting sector - earning her Yachtmaster licence, skippering her own yacht, and progressing to superyachts.
Now part of the Science team at Jackson Hogg, Phoebe recruits across the UK for a wide range of science roles, ranging from lab technicians to regulatory directors, supporting clients across the life science sector. Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys hiking, trail running, and baking.
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