Senior Data Scientist I - LeapSpace

About the team : 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 sits within Elsevier’s Platform Data Science organization , a centralized AI and data science group responsible for advancing intelligent discovery, retrieval, and generative AI capabilities across Elsevier products and platforms. The organization develops foundational AI technologies that power experiences such as LeapSpace , Elsevier’s AI-powered research assistant, as well as Elsevier’s broader Search & AI Platform .

The Platform Data Science organization works at the intersection of: Search and retrieval systems Generative AI and LLM applications AI evaluation and experimentation Semantic enrichment and knowledge systems Scalable AI platforms and intelligent workflows

: We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist I to help design, build, and evaluate advanced AI capabilities powering LeapSpace. This role will focus heavily on applied AI research and development , including prototyping intelligent workflows, integrating large language models with trusted scientific data, and advancing AI-assisted research experiences. You will work across retrieval systems, generative AI, reasoning workflows, evaluation frameworks, and AI experimentation , helping shape the future of AI-powered scientific discovery at Elsevier.

This role is ideal for someone with strong han