Data Science Team Lead, Search & Evaluation

Elsevier

Multiple Locations
Hybrid
Lexical search and vector retrieval expertise
Retrieval-augmented generation (rag) system design
Python programming with pytorch and hugging face
Elsevier’s mission is to help researchers, clinicians, and life sciences professionals advance discovery and improve health outcomes through trusted content, data, and analytics

Job Summary

  • Elsevier’s mission is to help researchers, clinicians, and life sciences professionals advance discovery and improve health outcomes through trusted content, data, and analytics.
  • This role will lead a team advancing lexical, vector, and hybrid retrieval systems and designing robust evaluation frameworks to power discovery experiences for millions of users.
  • The company promotes a healthy work/life balance with flexible working hours, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Matching Summary

Elsevier’s mission is to help researchers, clinicians, and life sciences professionals advance discovery and improve health outcomes through trusted content, data, and analytics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • lexical search and vector retrieval expertise
  • retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) system design
  • Python programming with PyTorch and Hugging Face
  • building scalable evaluation frameworks
  • leading data science teams
  • enterprise-scale AI and retrieval innovation

Nice-to-have

  • deploying retrieval-enhanced LLMs in production
  • familiarity with scientific ontologies and metadata standards
  • strong communication and stakeholder management
  • experience in academic publishing or research intelligence

Key Requirements

  • PhD or MSc in Computer Science or related field
  • 6+ years experience in search or retrieval systems
  • 2+ years in leadership or senior technical role
  • work authorization not specified

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