{"id":343,"date":"2026-07-09T16:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:34:03","slug":"11038-research-assistant-associate-data-science-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stem.open.ac.uk\/knowledge-media-institute\/11038-research-assistant-associate-data-science-2\/","title":{"rendered":"11038 – Research Assistant \/ Associate – Data Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Knowledge Media Institute (KMi)
\u00a328,695 – \u00a337,394, Ref: 11038
Based in Milton Keynes
Temporary contract for 24 months<\/strong>
Application closed on: Wednesday 04 March 2015<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are looking for a researcher to work on a new EU funded project the European Data Science Academy, which aims to bridge the current data science skills gap through three main activities:

Demand analysis: using data mining tools scrutinizing thousands of job descriptions and technology blogs to gain a thorough understanding of the skills required in industry (which will vary by sector and region). See [1] for a small demo we created for the proposal.

Data science curricula: high-quality, multilingual and multimodal training materials (eBooks, slides, video lectures, online demonstrators and showcases, data sets, online courses) that will be usable on different platforms. See [2, 3] for previous and current projects we build upon.

To maximize outreach we will make use of some of the most popular training delivery platforms worldwide, including VideoLectures.NET and iTunes U (since 2008 OU materials have been downloaded over 65 million times). We will use machine learning tools to develop an analytics dashboard focused on learning experiences.
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To apply, please fill the application form below and also include a Covering Letter (a maximum of 2,500 words) and CV<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Download the Application for Employment Form (Short Version)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Download the Application for Employment (Accessible\/Short Version)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then email it to resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk<\/a> quoting the job reference number ‘.11038.’<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Download Job Related Information for Ref: 11038<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Assistant by email resourcing-hub@open.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details on The Open University’s employment conditions can be found at: http:\/\/www3.open.ac.uk\/employment\/benefits.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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