Data Science Manager

Data Science Manager – Atana Elements

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About Atana Elements

Atana Elements is a data‑driven critical mineral exploration company looking to identify new resources around the world to help the world transition to a cleaner, greener future. The company has recently spun‑out from Lilac Solutions, a leading cleantech company based in the USA. Atana Elements is backed by some of the biggest names in cleantech including Chris Saccas, Lowercarbon Capital (LCC) and Hitachi Ventures.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead Atana’s growing data science division in building innovative, cutting‑edge tools and databases to facilitate critical mineral discovery. Your responsibilities will include pushing the deployment of machine learning models to predict resource discovery worldwide and building a new team to apply innovative solutions to uncover resources critical to the energy transition.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and grow a team of data scientists to help identify and interrogate critical mineral resources
• Contribute directly to the development of data science toolkits that span the mineral exploration process
• Grow global datasets of geochemical, geophysical, geological and commercial data from a wide array of sources
• Manage our cloud and data infrastructure, maintaining scalability as our team grows
• Use effective data storytelling to communicate complex analysis to the wider team
• Foster innovation through the adoption of new applications of AI/ML models

Minimum Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Earth Science, or a related quantitative field or equivalent practical experience
• At least 7 years of experience using data science to solve complex problems
• Experience with database languages such as SQL and Python scripting
• Strong understanding of cloud‑based architecture (GCP, AWS)
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI models into data workflows

Preferred Candidate Requirements

• Experience with subsurface and geospatial datasets
• Track record of leading analytical teams
• Ability to work in person at Atana’s technical HQ in Canary Wharf, London

Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Stock options in Atana Elements