PurpleSector

Data Scientist - Placement Student (Problem Solving & Industrial Insight)

Closes 23 Nov 2026

Placement

Data & AI

Paid

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

23 Nov 2026

Field

Data & AI

Sector

Technology

Year groups

Penultimate Year

Pay

Paid

Duration

12 months

Key facts

Degree required: Bachelor's

Overview

Head Office in Thursley, Surrey is a must) We are looking for an analytical, detail-focused problem solver to help PurpleSector turn complex operational information into clear, useful insight.

What you'll do

Follow up on anything that does not make sense Apply logical, structured approaches to classify, prioritise and summarise findings Prepare clear, concise reports, tables, charts and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences Work with engineers and client teams to understand processes, test assumptions and validate conclusions Use spreadsheets, Python or other practical tools to support analysis and repeatable workflows, with training provided where needed Document methods, decisions and results so that work can be reviewed, reused and improved Contribute to rapid prototypes and practical tools that make analysis faster, clearer or more reliable Communicate issues early, manage priorities and take ownership from question through to answer.

Eligibility

General Requirements: Studying towards or recently completed a STEM degree such as engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, natural sciences or a related subject A strong problem-solving mindset and genuine curiosity about how things work Excellent attention to detail and a disciplined approach to checking work Comfortable working with structured and unstructured information.

Structure & format

Funding structure

(subject to contract eligibility): 25 days holiday (pro-rated for part time employees) Pension (4% employee, 5% employer) Life insurance x 4 of salary Healthcare (after 6 month probation) Income Protection (after 6 month probation) Employee Assistance Scheme Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus (based on individual/company performance).

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