Data Scientist Development Programme
Data Scientist Development Programme
Data Science for Public Good
LIDA launched its Data Scientist Development Programme in September 2016, as part of its commitment to developing data science capability and driving multidisciplinary data science for public good. Now in its sixth year, the Programme currently has nine talented Data Scientists, drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines and backgrounds, who are passionate about finding data science solutions to complex, real-world challenges. They are currently working alongside researchers from across the University on a variety of projects. You can read about the current cohort by clicking on ‘Meet this year’s cohort’ below.
This Development Programme provides the opportunity for its Data Scientists to:
- Own delivery of a data science project and get hands-on experience using real data
- Establish links with project partners and work to provide solutions to real-world challenges
- Build skills and knowledge in advanced analytics
- Participate in on-site and external training opportunities in statistical analysis, visualisation, research methods and computer programming
- Work alongside leading scholars as part of the LIDA research community and gain valuable work experience
Applications to join the Programme for the September cohort have now closed for 2022-23.
2021-22 Programme Projects
Cohort 5 Biographies
Previous Projects
Meet the LIDA Data Scientist Development Programme Academic Advisory Group (LIPAG)
Meet the LIDA Data Scientist Development Programme Academic Advisory Group (LIPAG)
LIPAG is made up of a diverse membership of academics from across the University of Leeds and it reports directly to LIPAG Chair, Assoc. Prof Michelle Morris. Its remit is to support the delivery of the Programme’s operations, as well as formulating the Programme’s research strategy. It provides the opportunity, not only for senior, but also for junior academics at the University of Leeds to support the training and development of early career Data Scientists through robust academic assurance of this Development Programme. It also represents a key internal networking opportunity, in line with the Programme’s aim to promote interdisciplinarity.
What do our Data Scientists say about the Programme?
Dr Kevin Minors
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at LIDA. The Programme is exactly what I needed to combine my PhD research skills with industry projects. I am confident I will finish this year perfectly positioned for my next career move.”
Ms Rizwana Uddin
“One of the highlights of taking part in this Programme is working with a multi-disciplinary team and having the ability to share ideas and work through problems as a team.”
Dr Ben Cooper
“I started the LIDA Programme shortly after finishing a PhD in animal behaviour, looking to get some real hands-on experience with data science and explore some wider career options beyond academic biology. It has been great to work with a wide range of people, including data scientists, clinicians and other stakeholders to plan and deliver a project about readmission to intensive care which has significant real-world implications for hospitals and patients. The Programme has helped me develop both my technical skills, and my ability to work with people at all levels, both of which were instrumental in helping me on my next career step as a Data Officer with Dogs Trust, combining my background in animal behaviour with the data science skills I’ve learned with LIDA.”