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Research Data Scientist

University of Exeter • Exeter, Devon

Salary

£43k – £46k

Posted

29 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

International SportspersonWorker (A rating)

Role overview

University of Exeter is hiring a Research Data Scientist in Exeter, a full-time it role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £43k – £46k. University of Exeter holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the International Sportsperson route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About The Role Research Data Scientist This full-time post is available from the 1st of September 2026 on a permanent basis. The starting salary will be from £43,482 to £46,049 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme …

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: University of Exeter — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: International Sportsperson
Advertised salary: £43k – £46k
How this salary compares: about 23% below the £59,449 median across 1,959 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Exeter, Devon · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 5 other live it roles in Exeter — browse them
Posted: 29 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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