Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Up to £65k DoE plus package

London location – circa 3 days on site

Active eDV eligibility required

High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

THE BENEFITS:

Tiered clearance bonus

Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment

Clear technical growth and progression opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

You will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

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

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS:

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement