Senior Data Scientist – National Security AI (DV Eligible)

The Alan Turing Institute; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension 10% employer

Flexible hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Job summary

The Alan Turing Institute is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the TIRE team within Defence & National Security. You will work at the intersection of AI, data science, software engineering and national security, developing innovative capabilities that address the UK's challenges.

You will mentor colleagues and influence strategic decisions across the group. Eligibility for DV security clearance is essential, with current or recent DV clearance highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experienced Data Scientist with a strong background in applying AI, ML, statistical methods and advanced analytical techniques.
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences including researchers and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent programming skills and experience handling data at scale across domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML driven projects from concept to delivery in collaboration with researchers, engineers and national security partners.
• Shape new research areas, contribute to proposals and provide technical leadership across the team.
• Mentor colleagues, influence strategic decisions and represent the team externally.
• Document capabilities and processes to enable reuse across multiple domains.

Skills

AI & ML

Statistical methods

Data at scale

Programming skills

Job description

The Alan Turing Institute is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the TIRE team within Defence & National Security. You will work at the intersection of AI, data science, software engineering and national security, developing innovative capabilities that address the UK's challenges.

You will mentor colleagues and influence strategic decisions across the group. Eligibility for DV security clearance is essential, with current or recent DV clearance highly desirable.