Ready to make massive impact with microscopic magic? Are you a Data Scientist proficient in Python and with experience in computer vision and traditional image processing tools? Are you passionate about developing advanced and robust algorithms within a prototyped workflow? Do you strive to produce high quality imaging datasets with a focus on reproducibility and precise metric quantification that meet and exceed customer expectations? Then, you might be the perfect fit for our Data Analysis team! Read on....

Reward and Benefits:

• £36,000 to 42,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme

Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, we are a high calibre team of 100 plus people and we are growing fast. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

About the role: A typical day for a Data Scientist in our team looks like this:

• Writing code to process raw images and produce quantification algorithms that turn raw numbers into metrics that are meaningful for our customers.
• Working with our R&D team to consolidate early proof-of-concepts into solid prototypes.
• Contributing to the design, prototyping, testing, and integration of automated image processing and data science components into our production pipelines.

Who we are looking for: To succeed as a Data Scientist, we do need you to have experience of:

• Proficiency coding in Python, with experience in libraries for computer vision and signal analysis
• Experience in traditional computer vision and image analysis methods (e.g. segmentation, filtering, model fitting, etc.)
• Understanding of software development best practices, e.g. clean code, CI/CD

Nice to have:

• Experience in deep learning methods for image processing and signal analysis
• Experience in working with datasets produced by microscopy tools, in particular electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy.

Education / Qualifications:

• Master's degree in STEM or higher, or BSc with a clear equivalent path through relevant apprenticeship or accumulated experience.

We look for these attributes for our team:

• Self-management: Able to work independently, setting priorities for own work based upon the company goals and targets.
• Teamwork: Engages with other members of the company to bring the best solutions to the problem. Recognise the value that fellow company members bring to enhance own abilities. Supports colleagues with their tasks when critical to the company goals.
• Impact and Influence: Establishes themselves as the knowledge centre in their own field.
• Ownership & Initiative: React and address both short- and medium-term issues and proactively takes action to solve them.
• Results Orientation: Focus on the company goal, avoid distraction, making timely decisions to achieve the target.

A bit about us: Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.

Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we'll do our best to support you. Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.