Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability NS&D; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects

Clear technical growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to lead research-led development, balancing short exploratory tasks with longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction by translating customer needs into technical solutions and building innovative models.

The role suits someone comfortable with ambiguity, offering strong funding, clear technical growth opportunities, and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data science and ML research.
• Experience turning research into deliverable prototypes.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research-led development across short and long-term R&D tasks.
• Translate customer needs into technical models and approaches.
• Shape project direction and determine next research steps.
• Engage with stakeholders to capture requirements.

Skills

Data science research

ML research prototyping

Algorithm to practical application

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Tools

Python

Job description

• 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

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