Senior Data Science & ML Researcher — Secure R&D, Gloucester

Searchability NS&D; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects

Clear technical growth and progression

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to undertake research-led development, balancing short exploratory tasks with long-term R&D initiatives. You will shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and develop innovative models for delivery.

The role requires comfort with ambiguity, a proactive approach to defining work, and active SC clearance with eDV eligibility. Gloucester on-site work is expected.

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.
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Research-led development across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives.
• Shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models.
• Take concepts from research to delivery-ready implementations.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Research and Development

Algorithms

Python

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to undertake research-led development, balancing short exploratory tasks with long-term R&D initiatives. You will shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and develop innovative models for delivery.

The role requires comfort with ambiguity, a proactive approach to defining work, and active SC clearance with eDV eligibility. Gloucester on-site work is expected.