Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability NS&D; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects

Clear technical growth and progression

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to undertake research-led development, balancing short exploratory tasks with long-term R&D initiatives. You will shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and develop innovative models for delivery.

The role requires comfort with ambiguity, a proactive approach to defining work, and active SC clearance with eDV eligibility. Gloucester on-site work is expected.

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

• Research-led development across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives.
• Shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models.
• Take concepts from research to delivery-ready implementations.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Research and Development

Algorithms

Python

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

• 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

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

TO BE CONSIDERED:

KEY SKILLS

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