Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability NS&D; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects

Clear technical growth and progression

Collaborative team environment

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher in the UK to join a secure, high-impact R&D team in Gloucester. You will lead research-led development across short exploratory tasks and longer-term initiatives, shaping project direction and translating customer needs into technical solutions.

The role demands a strong ML research background, prototyping novel algorithms, and confident stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science and ML research.
• Experience prototyping novel algorithms or approaches.
• Ability to translate research into practical solutions.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to understand needs.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead research-led development across short tasks and long-term R&D.
• Shape project direction and translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Build innovative models and approaches for delivery.
• Operate with ambiguity and define next steps.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning Research

Algorithm Prototyping

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Python

Job description

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• Gloucester location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

THE BENEFITS:

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
• Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

As a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher, you will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 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

KEY SKILLS

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement