Principal DS/ML Researcher - Strategy & R&D Leader

Searchability; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Leadership role in growing R&D

Shape strategy and future research

High-impact ML projects

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to provide leadership across multiple R&D programmes within a secure environment. You will shape strategy, set direction, and act as the primary technical advisor to external stakeholders, while contributing hands-on when needed.

You will mentor the team, drive research roadmaps, and ensure delivery of high-impact, scalable ML solutions, reporting to senior leadership and influencing cross-functional

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data science and machine learning R&D.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects or portfolios.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple data science and ML research initiatives across programmes.
• Act as principal technical contact for external stakeholders and guide project direction.
• Mentor team members and help shape long-term research roadmap.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced degree in data science or ML

Job description

Searchability is seeking a Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to provide leadership across multiple R&D programmes within a secure environment. You will shape strategy, set direction, and act as the primary technical advisor to external stakeholders, while contributing hands-on when needed.

You will mentor the team, drive research roadmaps, and ensure delivery of high-impact, scalable ML solutions, reporting to senior leadership and influencing cross-functional