Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized technology organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher. The candidate will focus on research-led development in data science and machine learning while engaging with stakeholders to translate customer needs into innovative solutions. This high-impact role offers a salary up to £65k, hybrid working, and opportunities for technical growth within a supportive team environment. Active SC clearance is required.

Benefits

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects

Clear technical growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research.
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms.
• Ability to translate research concepts into practical applications.
• Confidence in stakeholder engagement to understand customer needs.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Focus on research-led development in data science and machine learning.
• Shape project direction based on customer needs.
• Build innovative models and approaches for delivery.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Research and Development

Algorithms

Python

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• Manchester 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

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

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