Onsite Principal Data Science & ML Researcher - R&D Leader

Searchability NS&D; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects

Seed investment

Clear technical growth opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Gloucester is seeking a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to lead research-led development, translating customer needs into innovative models and practical solutions.

The role operates in a secure, funded research group with long-term growth, offering exposure to high-impact projects, stakeholder engagement, and opportunities to shape project direction in an environment requiring SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research.
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches.
• Ability to take research concepts through to practical application.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead research-led development across short tasks and long-term R&D initiatives.
• Translate customer needs into technical solutions and models.
• Define project direction in ambiguous environments and drive it forward.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Research & Development

Algorithms

Python

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

SC clearance

Job description

Searchability NS&D in Gloucester is seeking a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to lead research-led development, translating customer needs into innovative models and practical solutions.

The role operates in a secure, funded research group with long-term growth, offering exposure to high-impact projects, stakeholder engagement, and opportunities to shape project direction in an environment requiring SC clearance and eDV eligibility.