Scientist, Data Research
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Description
In this role, you will:
-Conduct independent research and develop and validate advanced ML/AI, and predictive analytics solutions to address complex operational and business challenges. -Collaborate with BTS, Operations, Engineering, and external research partners to translate business opportunities and technical challenges into practical, data-driven solutions. -Analyze large, complex, and diverse datasets to identify trends, risks, performance drivers, and opportunities for operational optimization and value creation. -Develop and apply mathematical models, process simulations, optimization algorithms, digital twins, and advanced decision-support tools. -Create clear and compelling visualizations, technical reports, and presentations that effectively communicate methodologies, assumptions, findings, limitations, and recommendations. -Support the pilot testing, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of analytical models and AI-enabled solutions within operational environments. -Lead innovation initiatives from concept development and proof-of-concept through pilot execution, technology validation, and operational deployment. -Support technology strategy development, research collaborations, intellectual property generation, and long-term technology roadmaps. -Communicate technical insights and recommendations effectively to both technical specialists and leaderships, enabling informed decision-making and technology adoption.
Required:
-PhD in data science, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related discipline; -four to eight years of combined academic research and industry experience developing advanced data models, AI solutions, ML applications, simulation tools, or computational analytics; -expert proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks and libraries, including PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciPy, and related data science ecosystems
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Responsibilities
The Scientist, Data Research at Cameco Corporation will research, build and validate machine learning and AI models to solve complex operational problems. They will analyze large datasets, create models and simulations, and present findings and recommendations to technical teams and leadership.
Requirements
Candidates need a PhD in data science, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or a related field, plus four to eight years of combined academic and industry experience building data models and AI solutions. Expert Python skills and experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow and SciPy are required.
Skills
- Python
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- SciPy
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence
- Predictive analytics
- Statistical modelling
- Process simulation
- Optimization algorithms
- Digital twins
- Data visualization
- Technical report writing
- Scientific research
- Proof-of-concept development
- Intellectual property development
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder communication
Categories
- Energy
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
- Technology
Keywords
- Python
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- SciPy
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
- predictive analytics
- data science
- digital twin
- simulation
- optimization
- mathematical modelling
- decision support
- data visualization
- research and development
- innovation
- uranium
- mining
- Saskatoon
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- Python
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- SciPy
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Data science
- Engineering
- Computer science
- Applied mathematics