Assistant Coastal Data Scientist (Undergraduate)

Coastal Data Scientist (Undergraduate) – Temporary Role in Barry

Are you an enthusiastic undergraduate with a passion for data science and environmental impact? Join our team as a Coastal Data Scientist and contribute to vital coastal research in a dynamic, hands-on role! This is an exciting 12-week opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, perfect for building your career in data analysis and environmental science.

Job Details:

• Employment Type: Temporary (12 weeks, covering peak workload)
• Start Date: 29/09/2025
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Pay Rate: PAYE: £12.65 per hour | Umbrella: £16.06 per hour
• Location: Barry

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyse coastal and environmental data to support ongoing projects.
• Assist in interpreting data trends and producing reports to inform environmental strategies.
• Collaborate with the Environment & Housing team to ensure accurate data management.
• Use data tools and software to model coastal processes and contribute to research outputs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organisational data protection policies.
• Support administrative tasks related to data organisation and project documentation.

What We Offer:

• Full training and support to enhance your data science skills.
• Hands-on experience in a real-world coastal research setting.
• Opportunity to work within a dedicated team in the scenic Vale of Glamorgan.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on environmental initiatives.

Requirements:

• Essential: Current undergraduate student (or recent graduate) in data science, environmental science, or a related field.
• Essential: Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data processing tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, or similar).
• Essential: Ability to work collaboratively, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Must have: Eligibility to work in the UK, Criminal Convictions Declaration, Confidentiality Agreement, and 2 years of references/work history (required upon offer acceptance).
• Desirable: Interest in coastal or environmental data analysis and basic knowledge of statistical methods.

Apply Today! Ready to dive into a rewarding data science role? Contact Network Recruitment Wales at 01443 230222 or visit https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrw-people/ to submit your application. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to impactful coastal projects!

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