Senior AI Research Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI biotech research organization seeks a Senior AI Research Scientist. This unique role focuses on developing AI co-pilots for understanding complex biology, ensuring cutting-edge AI methodologies are applied across therapeutic platforms. The ideal candidate holds an MSc and has experience with deep learning, optimization, and biological AI research, aiming to positively impact patient outcomes globally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record with LLMs and generative AI.
• Publication in high-impact conferences or journals is highly desirable.
• Experience in drug/target discovery or medical AI research.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply agent-based models to large multimodal datasets.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on AI systems for biomedical discovery.
• Lead and implement ML methods into therapeutic platforms.

Skills

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Optimization

Reinforcement Learning

Bayesian Optimization

Deep Learning

Education

MSc in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Job Description

Senior AI Research Scientist | Biotech Research organisation | Hybrid (London based) | Up to £85k

The Company

Our client is a pioneering AI biotech ecosystem on a mission to revolutionise biological research and drug discovery. At the forefront of agentic AI, their multidisciplinary teams are driving cutting-edge innovations in healthcare through next- machine learning and biological intelligence.

• Combines advanced AI, rich multimodal datasets, and domain-specific expertise in biology
• Home to a unique AI co-pilot platform that powers breakthroughs in therapeutic research
• Dynamic, high-growth environment with a collaborative and international culture
• Focused on long-term scientific challenges that impact patient lives globally

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape the next wave of agent-based AI in biology. You’ll be at the core of developing new AI co-pilots, using sophisticated models to understand complex biology, and contributing to the emergence of Biological Artificial Superintelligence.

• Design and apply agent-based models across large, multimodal patient datasets
• Collaborate with top-tier scientists and engineers to build AI systems tailored for biomedical discovery
• Contribute to long-term research programs focused on autonomous AI agents
• Lead and implement state-of-the-art ML methods into a therapeutic platform
• Publish high-impact research and support the development of patents

Your Experience

• MSc (or equivalent) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven track record with LLMs, generative AI, optimization, or sequential learning
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, etc.)
• Expertise in one or more: reinforcement learning, Bayesian optimization, optimal experimental design, agents, or causality
• Experience in drug/target discovery, treatment modeling, or medical AI research
• Publications in high-impact conferences or journals highly desirable

Next Steps

This Agentic AI Scientist role is attracting strong interest, so please get in touch soon or hit the apply button. If you have any questions or need career advice, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to connect.