Careers
Work at The Data Lab
Do you want an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding job with supportive and inspirational colleagues? Join our team!
At The Data Lab we live by our values of Support, Respect, Innovate and Grow. By working with us, you have the opportunity to play an integral part in the growth of data, AI and innovation in Scotland – one of the most rapidly expanding and exciting fields in industry and academia. Most importantly, you will make a difference in people’s lives and contribute to making Scotland a fairer and better place to live and work.
Benefits
A career at The Data Lab will give you support, nurture your talents and reward your success. Benefits and entitlements include:
- A competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Defined benefits pension scheme
- Staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives
- Flexible working
Access the University of Edinburgh’s staff benefits page for further information and use the reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
What jobs are available?
Governance Board Members
We’re currently recruiting for multiple positions on The Data Lab Governance Board.
We’re looking for individuals from across industry, the public and third sectors, as well as universities, colleges, and supporting organisations, bringing diverse perspectives to help guide our work in data and AI.
We’re particularly interested in people who can bring strategic insight, collaborative working, and a passion for the responsible use of data and AI.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of data and AI in Scotland and beyond.
Time commitment: 8 days per year, including quarterly meetings.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a short covering letter (outlining your interest and relevant experience) to hr@thedatalab.com.
Applications close at 5 pm on Monday, 6 April 2026.