Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher

Salary: £50,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• We require a BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• We need experience coding in Python and relevant ML packages such as HuggingFace, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• We require experience delivering ML solutions to stakeholders.
• We need a strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms for different data types and tasks, including Generative AI, NLP, and computer vision.
• We require the ability to carry out research and development beyond existing literature with support and technical direction from senior colleagues.
• We need experience training and developing AI models, including Large Language Models.
• We require the ability to produce high-quality scientific or academic-style writing for internal and external publication.
• We need strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with a high level of autonomy.
• We require a proactive, self-starting approach to finding solutions.
• Desirable: a PhD or Masters degree with academic research experience.
• Desirable: experience using robust ML pipelines, version control, and environment management tools such as venvs or Docker.
• Desirable: working knowledge of Linux systems and basic command-line functionality such as AWS CLI, Docker CLI, ssh, ls, and cd.
• Desirable: experience working in cloud environments, especially AWS, or equivalents such as GCP or Azure.
• Desirable: research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Desirable: familiarity with agile processes for project delivery.
• Desirable: experience delivering AI/ML projects in defence or government.

Responsibilities

• We develop novel data science solutions and contribute significantly to machine learning projects as part of a team, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• We bring experience in developing and delivering data-centric solutions.
• We undertake research and applied AI/ML tasks on both customer and internal research projects.
• We work with autonomy on assigned tasks within project groups.
• We generate ideas for new research directions.
• We deliver AI/ML and data science solutions to a broad range of defence-related problems.
• We work with senior group members, customers, and internal stakeholders to determine the right technical approach and complete the technical development required for delivery.
• We communicate ideas clearly to senior technical leaders and adapt our communication for audiences with different levels of technical expertise.
• We present and demonstrate our work internally and to senior stakeholders.
• We support projects from initial idea scoping through to final project delivery across customer and internal domains.

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Computer Vision
• Docker
• GCP
• Support
• Linux
• Machine Learning
• PyTorch
• Python
• TensorFlow

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We are a Strategic Research Group (SRG) made up of data science, machine learning, and AI specialists who develop novel AI solutions to mission-focused problems. This role is based in Gloucester or Manchester, with remote, hybrid, and site-based working opportunities depending on your needs and the requirements of the role. We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme with up to 10.5% company contribution, life assurance worth six times salary, 25 days of holiday plus statutory public holidays, the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days, a discretionary company bonus scheme, flexible benefits including health cashplan, dental, and cycle to work, enhanced sick pay, enhanced family-friendly policies, and up to 5 paid volunteering days each year. We work a 37-hour week with an early 1.30pm finish on Fridays and a flexible working culture focused on output.

last updated 19 week of 2026