Data Science Industrial Placement Gateshead 2024

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe.

We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

Introduction

Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe. We believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people. That’s why we’re committed to investing in your time with us.

We currently have an Industrial Placement opportunity available within the Data and Digital R&D team to start in the summer of 2024. The position is predominantly office based but with the potential to experience laboratory and field data collection.

Candidates must be highly enthusiastic about working on a multitude of problems and to work with a variety of data sources across the whole data science workflow. You will work under the guidance of a line manager and will be supported by a dynamic and diverse team of data scientists, chemists, biologists and industry experts, as well as guidance from external experts in data science (where possible).

The role

• Apply academic theory in an applied industrial environment
• Working in a maturing digital and data science team, within a large multinational organisation
• Data input, extraction, cleaning, wrangling and modelling of a range of data sets including chemistry, testing/performance, and environmental
• Create and deploy data pipelines with well documented code
• Design and implement data visualisations and dashboards, meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Follow data project procedures for value management, version control, documentation and reporting
• Presentation and communication of project work to stakeholders

About you

• Expecting a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent* on a course that offers you the option of taking a Year in Industry.
• Data science or related discipline with demonstrable experience in data analysis (e.g. mathematics/statistics/physics etc).
• Excellent Excel skills including macro development
• Experience writing scripts in R and/ or Python
• Practical understanding / experience of working with SQL databases
• Experience in data analytics and data visualization
• Knowledge of report/ dashboard generation (e.g. PowerBI/ Quarto/ Reportlab or similar)
• Awareness of cloud computing platforms e.g. Azure
• Enjoys applying data knowledge to real-world applications
• Has ideas & the energy & determination to make them happen
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; particularly communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Wants to work in an international environment
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional, multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key
• You should be familiar with fundamental data science concepts, but specialized training on focused content will be given during the internship.

What is in it for you

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
• Income protection
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including retail card, dental cover and more!

How to apply

Apply online via the link below and we will get back to you. We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We may consider flexible working for this role. Applications close 25th October 2023. First stage interviews to be held in November followed by an assessment centre.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.

For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.