Senior Data Science & ML Researcher - R&D Lead (Hybrid)

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

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.