Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability NS&D; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects and internal 1

Clear technical growth and progression

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher to join a funded, secure research group in the UK. You will drive research-led development, tackle short exploratory tasks and long-term R&D initiatives, and help shape project direction by translating customer needs into technical solutions.

You will build and prototype innovative models and approaches that can be advanced into delivery, with a role that embraces ambiguity and the freedom to define what to work

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead research-led development across short exploratory tasks and long-term R&D initiatives.
• Shape project direction and translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Build innovative models and approaches for delivery.

Skills

Data Science

ML Research

Algorithm Prototyping

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Python

Job description

• 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:

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

KEY SKILLS:

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