Data Scientist, NLP

Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting?  

Thomson Reuters Labs is looking to set up a new Lab in Gdańsk. We are seeking a Data Scientist with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to join this new team.  

What does Thomson Reuters Labs do?  

We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research and the development of new products and technologies. TR Labs innovates collaboratively across our core segments in Legal, Tax & Accounting, Government, and Reuters News. 

As a Data Scientist at Thomson Reuters Labs in Gdańsk, you will be part of a global interdisciplinary team of experts. We hire specialists across a variety of AI research areas, as well as Engineering and Design, to drive the company’s digital transformation. 

Is this you? Come join us!  

About the role 

In this opportunity as a Data Scientist, you will:  

• Experiment and Develop: You will execute the entire model development lifecycle, building, testing and delivering high quality solutions. You will apply best practices for conducting reproducible research and well-managed software delivery. 

• Collaborate: Working on a collaborative cross-functional team, you will share information, value diverse ideas, and partner effectively with colleagues across the globe.

• Deliver: You will be accountable for timely, well-managed deliverables. 

• Innovate:  You will be empowered to try new approaches and learn new technologies. You will implement innovative ideas to solve real-world challenges. 

• Inspire: You will be a proactive communicator who is excited to share your work. You will be articulate and compelling in describing ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.  

About you 

Essential skills & experience 

• PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience 

• At least 1 year industry experience building ML/NLP systems 

• Solid software engineering skills for prototyping 

Preferred skills & experience 

• 5+ years academic or industry experience building ML or NLP systems with the demonstrated ability to translate cutting edge research into working applications 

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala and experience with working in a large enterprise environment 

• Proven communication skills and ability to work on deliverables independently 

• Publications at workshops or conferences such as ACL, EMNLP, KDD, ICML, NeurIPS, or similar 

What's in it for you 

At Thomson Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. In addition to rewarding and challenging work with exceptional colleagues, we offer the following benefits for your personal and professional growth: 

• Casual and diverse office environment where colleagues come from over 30 countries 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexibility and home-office opportunities 

• Two additional days off for voluntary jobs 

• Wellbeing scheme including private healthcare, pension, Multisport card and more 

• High standards of ethics in the workplace 

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Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 25,000 employees across more than 75 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

Accessibility

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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