Early Career Information Scientist - Content Analytics & Data Science

Early Career Information Scientist - Content Analytics & Data Science

Slough, United Kingdom Posted on 07/02/2026

NextLink is having an exciting position as an early-career Information Scientist to join our client team in Slough, UK, with an anticipated office move to Windlesham, Surrey. This 12 month full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work Hybrid/Remote, and contribute to cutting edge research by leveraging data science and AI.

We are seeking an early career Information Scientist with a strong interest in content analytics, data science, and programmatic approaches. This role involves applying scientific knowledge alongside coding, data analysis, and AI-enabled methods to extract insights from biomedical literature and external data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support programmatic workflows for scientific data analysis
• Apply data science techniques to extract trends and insights
• Build automated pipelines for content analytics
• Use AI and NLP tools for text mining and summarisation
• Collaborate with cross functional teams
• Support data governance and responsible AI practices

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• Degree in life sciences, data science, or related field
• Basic programming skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with NLP, machine learning, or scientific data
• Familiarity with metadata, ontologies, or knowledge graphs