AI Researcher Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 Machine Learning

Thales

Manor Royal

Hybrid

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24k per year

Hybrid work

Pension

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Learning & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Thales in the United Kingdom is offering an AI Researcher Apprentice role that blends academic study with on-the-job experience. You will work with AI researchers and engineers on live projects, translating questions into evidence-based findings and prototypes.

The programme leads to a Level 6 Machine Learning qualification with Corndel, delivered online with live lectures, resources and self-directed learning.

Qualifications

Three A Levels with Maths (Grade B or above)
Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Mathematics
Or Level 4/5 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline
Note: Computer Science graduates are not eligible due to funding restrictions.

Responsibilities

Reviewing technical literature and summarising relevant methods and evidence
Designing controlled experiments and defining clear evaluation criteria
Preparing data and developing proof-of-concept machine learning models
Analysing results, limitations, uncertainty and potential sources of bias
Documenting methods and communicating findings through reports, demonstrations and reviews
Working with experienced researchers and engineers on live research challenges

Education

A Levels

GCSEs

Level 4/5 apprenticeship

Job description

Turn your curiosity into a career.

If you're passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of the programme

Earn a salary while studying for your degree
Gain hands-on experience in a real AI and engineering environment
Receive job-specific training and development
Achieve a recognised Level 6 qualification
Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship
Have your tuition fees fully paid

About the Role

As an AI Researcher Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, analytical skills and professional behaviours needed to investigate challenging problems and advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Working alongside AI researchers, engineers and domain specialists, you will support research and experimentation on live projects, translating questions into evidence-based findings, prototypes and recommendations.

Your responsibilities may include:

Reviewing technical literature and summarising relevant methods and evidence
Designing controlled experiments and defining clear evaluation criteria
Preparing data and developing proof-of-concept machine learning models
Analysing results, limitations, uncertainty and potential sources of bias
Documenting methods and communicating findings through reports, demonstrations and reviews
Working with experienced researchers and engineers on live research challenges

What You Will Learn

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in:

Professional research behaviours, teamwork and industry best practice
Research methods, literature review and development of testable hypotheses
Statistics, experimental design and reproducible analysis
Machine learning principles, algorithms and model evaluation
Programming, data handling and rapid prototyping techniques
Critical assessment of evidence, uncertainty, robustness and limitations
Responsible AI, security, privacy, safety and ethical considerations
Clear technical writing, presentation and communication of research outcomes

Degree Apprenticeship Programme

You will study towards a Level 6 Machine Learning qualification with Corndel, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment.

The programme is delivered through a virtual learning model, combining:

Live virtual lecturers
Online learning resources
Self-directed learning activities

This programme covers the full AI lifecycle, from concept and design, through to deployment and governance to provide a strong foundation for your role at Thales.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you will need:

A Levels