Senior NLP/LLM Research Scientist (Hybrid)

NLP PEOPLE; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

RedTech Recruitment is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to explore cutting-edge NLP/LLM approaches in a Cambridge-based role. You will prototype and evaluate novel concepts, bridging academia and industry with a focus on classic ML methods and NLP applications.

The position requires a PhD and strong publication record, with experience in PyTorch/TensorFlow/Scikit-Learn, and a track record of large-scale data experiments. Hybrid work with some office days in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• You will have a Ph.D from a world-leading University in Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar (we are very keen to hear from those with a Ph.D. directly related to NLP)
• Experience weighted more towards classic machine learning than AI Engineering
• Strong knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AI
• Excellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university, AAB at A-Level
• Published papers
• Good understanding of software engineering concepts
• Experience with machine learning Python frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and Scikit-Learn
• Data Science experience including working with large data sets

Responsibilities

• Join a team responsible for investigating the latest research in machine learning algorithms – largely within the NLP field along with some computer vision
• Make suggestions based on the feasibility of research to help shape future projects and products
• Prototyping research concepts
• Determining output quality, efficiency, and feasibility compared with other techniques

Skills

PhD in CS/Math/Physics

LLMs/NLP

Published papers

Python ML

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-Learn

Data science with large datasets

Software engineering basics

2:1 degree

Classic ML

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Math/Physics

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-Learn

Python

Job description

RedTech Recruitment is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to explore cutting-edge NLP/LLM approaches in a Cambridge-based role. You will prototype and evaluate novel concepts, bridging academia and industry with a focus on classic ML methods and NLP applications.

The position requires a PhD and strong publication record, with experience in PyTorch/TensorFlow/Scikit-Learn, and a track record of large-scale data experiments. Hybrid work with some office days in Cambridge.