Data Science Team Lead, Search & Evaluation

Elsevier

Not specified; not specified; comprehensive pensio...
Hybrid
Phd or msc in computer science or related field
6+ years experience building search and retrieval systems
Deep expertise in lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval
This role leads a team of applied scientists advancing lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval systems while shaping the foundation of Elsevier's next-generation search and AI ecosystem

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of applied scientists advancing lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval systems while shaping the foundation of Elsevier's next-generation search and AI ecosystem.
  • The successful candidate will define and own the evaluation framework for retrieval and generative AI systems, ensuring factual consistency, faithfulness, and ethical standards across global platforms.
  • Elsevier offers a culture of innovation with flexible working hours, comprehensive pension plans, sabbatical leave, and numerous wellbeing initiatives to support work-life balance.

Matching Summary

This role leads a team of applied scientists advancing lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval systems while shaping the foundation of Elsevier's next-generation search and AI ecosystem.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive Pension Plan, Generous vacation entitlement, Flexible working hours

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MSc in Computer Science or related field
  • 6+ years experience building search and retrieval systems
  • Deep expertise in lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval
  • Strong Python programming with PyTorch and Hugging Face
  • Experience designing scalable evaluation frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Experience deploying retrieval-enhanced LLMs in production
  • Familiarity with scientific ontologies like MeSH and UMLS
  • Prior experience in academic publishing or research intelligence
  • Ability to bridge data science, engineering, and product domains

Key Requirements

  • PhD or MSc degree required
  • 6+ years of relevant industry experience
  • 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role

Work Rights

Not specified

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