Senior Data Science & ML Researcher — R&D Trailblazer (SC)

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

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.