Research Scientist Jobs in the UK

1 to 25 of 87 Research Scientist Jobs in the UK

Sr. Principal Construction Research Scientist

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Merantix
for making buildings, machines, and even the latest movies, we influence and empower some of the most creative people in the world to solve problems that matter. As Construction Research Scientist in the Construction Research Industry Futures team, you will be doing fundamental and applied research that will help our customers imagine, design, and make a … engineers to build new AI driven construction workflows that will help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. The Industry Futures team is active in the wider research community and has developed active collaboration with academia and industry leaders in the field of construction. We are seeking a subject matter expert in construction digital twins and AI … this role supports Autodesk's hybrid-first approach. Responsibilities Lead exploration of emerging technologies and experiences to transform how construction stakeholders access and act on real-time insights Drive research and prototyping of novel approaches to delivering construction intelligence, tailored to the unique demands of site operations Evaluate the impact of new tools and methods on field productivity and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Sr. Data Scientist - Advanced AI Research & Next-Gen ML (Remote, GBR)

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc
Sr. Data Scientist - Advanced AI Research & Next-Gen ML (Remote, GBR) page is loaded Sr. Data Scientist - Advanced AI Research & Next-Gen ML (Remote, GBR) Apply locations United Kingdom - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R23546 As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and … our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you. About the Role: CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our expanding Data Science team. In these roles, you'll lead cutting-edge AI/ML research initiatives at the intersection of cybersecurity and advanced machine … on mechanistic explainability, self-supervised learning, representation learning, and innovations that extend beyond current generative AI capabilities. As part of our team, you'll enjoy unique advantages that blend research depth with industry impact. You'll have access to vast, proprietary datasets unavailable elsewhere, significant GPU computing infrastructure capable of supporting our in-house LLM training initiatives, and the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Data Scientist - Operational Research (Routing)

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
relaytech.co
Scientists to guide how every parcel moves through our network - from when it enters the system to when it's delivered at the doorstep. We're hiring an Operational Research Data Scientist to join our Routing squad, helping to design, test, and improve the models and algorithms that power routing across Relay's first, middle, and last mile. … This role sits at the intersection of operations research and applied data science; it's well-suited to someone who enjoys turning real-world routing challenges into scalable solutions. You'll work directly in a cross-functional squad which includes Operations, Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Science, to improve the quality of our routes and reduce the cost of … commercial constraints into model or algorithm improvements Bring a scientific lens to operational design; measure rigorously, test thoughtfully What we're looking for Academic or Industrial experience in Operational Research, specifically combinatorial optimisation and/or graph theory Academic or Industrial experience with experimentation, simulation and statistical analysis MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline Experience working in an More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Research Data Scientist

Manchester, United Kingdom
Up Closets of North Cincinnati
throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro. We're looking for a talented Senior Research Data Scientist who expects more from their career. It's a chance to extend and improve dunnhumby's world class science capabilities. It's an opportunity to work … Joining our team, you'll work with world class and passionate people to apply machine learning, statistical, optimisation and econometric methods to business problems. You'll contribute to the research and implementation of new approaches to address complex problems and perform data analysis and model validation. You'll also have the opportunity to present results to both internal teams More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Cerebras
Job Summary As a researcher at Graphcore, you will contribute to the advancement of AI research, investigating new ideas that push the limits on important AI/ML problems. Specialised hardware has been the key driver of the progress of AI over the last decade, and we believe that hardware-aware AI algorithms and AI-aware hardware developments will … exciting field. As such, we're looking for candidates who are keen scientists and engineers, with the theoretical and practical skills needed for impactful AI research. The Team Graphcore Research participates in both fundamental and applied research, to characterise the computational requirements of machine intelligence and to demonstrate how hardware can drive the next generation of innovative AI … models. We publish at leading AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) as well as specialist workshops, and collaborate with other research teams and organisations across the world. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team, where we organise around our individual research interests to solve problems together in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Scientist

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Cerebras
Job Summary As a researcher at Graphcore, you will contribute to the advancement of AI research, investigating new ideas that push the limits on important AI/ML problems. Specialised hardware has been the key driver of the progress of AI over the last decade, and we believe that hardware-aware AI algorithms and AI-aware hardware developments will … exciting field. As such, we're looking for candidates who are keen scientists and engineers, with the theoretical and practical skills needed for impactful AI research. The Team Graphcore Research participates in both fundamental and applied research, to characterise the computational requirements of machine intelligence and to demonstrate how hardware can drive the next generation of innovative AI … models. We publish at leading AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) as well as specialist workshops, and collaborate with other research teams and organisations across the world. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team, where we organise around our individual research interests to solve problems together in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Research Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Spotify
help them explore and find new things to enjoy, and to suggest things they might not be aware of that they would like. We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist with a machine learning background to help us improve personalization experiences by integrating state-of-the-art generative AI technologies into our recommender systems. You will join … Spotify technologies are at or above the state of the art and, in the process, redefine the state of the art for the field and contributing to the wider research community by publishing papers. Our team has strong ties internally to product groups as well as externally to the research community. What You'll Do Participate in groundbreaking … research in machine learning and artificial intelligence with a focus on large-scale foundation models. Apply your scientific knowledge to analyze and collect data, perform analyses, conduct experiments and identify problems, as well as devise solutions through hands-on ML development. Work on practical applications such as recommendation, search, voice and language understanding, and areas related to music and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Scientist

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe Limited
Overview We're Aioi R&D Lab - Oxford, Research and Development Centre in one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we're proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We're building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. You'll be a Research Scientist based … choice of modelling techniques. Experience across some of the lifecycle of a model including requirements gathering, converting these into actionable tasks, model implementation, validation and deployment. Ability to conduct research, produce conceptual models, develop prototypes and mentor others in the process. Experience communicating complex modelling concepts to a range of audiences both technical and non-technical. Experience assuming a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
RATA TRANSPORTATION LLC
and Metro. Joining our team, you'll work with world-class and passionate people to apply machine learning and statistical techniques to business problems. You'll contribute to the research and implementation of new approaches to address complex problems and perform data analysis and model validation. You'll have the opportunity to present results to a variety of internal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
dunnhumby
and Metro. Joining our team, you'll work with world class and passionate people to apply machine learning and statistical technqiues to business problems. You'll contribute to the research and implementation of new approaches to address complex problems and perform data analysis and model validation. You'll have the opportunity to present results to a variety of internal More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Scientist / Research Engineer, Pre-training

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Menlo Ventures
Research Scientist/Research Engineer, Pre-training London, UK About Anthropic Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working … together to build beneficial AI systems. Anthropic is at the forefront of AI research, dedicated to developing safe, ethical, and powerful artificial intelligence. Our mission is to ensure that transformative AI systems are aligned with human interests. We are seeking a Research Engineer to join our Pretraining team, responsible for developing the next generation of large language models. … In this role, you will work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and practical engineering, contributing to the development of safe, steerable, and trustworthy AI systems. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research and implement solutions in areas such as model architecture, algorithms, data processing, and optimizer development Independently lead small research projects while collaborating with team members on More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Research Scientist

Chelmsford, Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Anson Mccade
Senior Research Scientist £60000 - 75000 GBP 10% bonus Onsite WORKING Location: United Kingdom (Greater London - Chelmsford) Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning Chelmsford (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) £60,000 - £75,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance A globally respected research and technology organisation … is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join its advanced data and decision science capability. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and statistical signal processing-delivering real impact across domains including national defence, space, and critical infrastructure. As part of a multi-disciplinary innovation team, you'll contribute … systems. You'll also have opportunities to collaborate with academic institutions and lead the development of internal IP and demonstrators. What you'll be doing: Leading AI/ML research projects from concept to prototype Developing algorithms for sequential data and decision support Collaborating across teams with specialisms in radar, sonar, NLP, CV, autonomy, LLMs, and more Mentoring junior More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Research Scientist

South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Research Scientist £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: United Kingdom (South East) Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning Location: South East UK (Hybrid: typically 2 days onsite in Great Baddow) Clearance: SC clearable (UK EYES ONLY) - DV/UKIC eligibility highly desirable Work Pattern: Full-time (37 hours/week) | Hybrid | Flexible Interview Process … experienced AI/ML researcher with a passion for applying cutting-edge techniques to real-world, high-impact challenges? Do you thrive in intellectually rigorous, collaborative environments where your research leads to operational outcomes? We're hiring a Senior Research Scientist to join a leading R&D team working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning … larger Advanced Technology division , known for pioneering next-generation AI/ML capabilities for high-trust domains such as defence, space, and cyber. What You'll Do Lead applied research in AI/ML, with a focus on sequential data and complex decision-making Develop novel algorithms and prototypes in Python using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Research Scientist

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Research Scientist £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: United Kingdom (South East) Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning Location: South East UK (Hybrid: typically 2 days onsite in Great Baddow) Clearance: SC clearable (UK EYES ONLY) - DV/UKIC eligibility highly desirable Work Pattern: Full-time (37 hours/week) | Hybrid | Flexible Interview Process … experienced AI/ML researcher with a passion for applying cutting-edge techniques to real-world, high-impact challenges? Do you thrive in intellectually rigorous, collaborative environments where your research leads to operational outcomes? We're hiring a Senior Research Scientist to join a leading R&D team working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning … larger Advanced Technology division , known for pioneering next-generation AI/ML capabilities for high-trust domains such as defence, space, and cyber. What You'll Do Lead applied research in AI/ML, with a focus on sequential data and complex decision-making Develop novel algorithms and prototypes in Python using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit More ❯
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Senior Research Scientist

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
慨正橡扯
Title: Senior Research Scientist Location: Chelmsford, Great Baddow Type: Hybrid (2 days a week at the office) BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. We work across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, enabling governments, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments. We … are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our Data and Decision Support Capability within the Innovation and Technology division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Machine Learning (ML) and/or statistical signal processing, with excellent Python programming skills and extensive experience with relevant libraries and toolboxes. You will join our Advanced Information Processing … on developing novel inference algorithms and applying AI/ML to sequential (time-series) data and decision-making processes. This role offers opportunities to work on AI/ML research projects for clients in the space, defense, security, and commercial sectors, as well as internal BAE Systems programs. You will also have the chance to collaborate with academic partners More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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AI Research Scientist (AEC)

London, United Kingdom
Merantix
Job Requisition ID # 25WD85591 Position Overview As an AI Research Scientist at Autodesk Research, you will be doing fundamental and applied research that will help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. We are a team of scientists, researchers, engineers, and designers working together on projects that range from learning-based design systems … computer vision, graphics, robotics, human-computer interaction, sustainability, simulation, manufacturing, architectural design and construction. This role will report to a Manager of Research Science in the AI Lab. Responsibilities Develop new ML models and AI techniques Lead on research projects within a global team Review relevant AI/ML literature to identify emerging methods, technologies, and best practices … documentation) LLMs and Natural Language Processing Multi-modal deep learning and/or information retrieval Publication track record in machine learning conferences and/or journals Significant post-graduate research experience, or 5 or greater years of work experience (actual job title/position will be commensurate to experience) Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Data Scientist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
PhysicsX Ltd
of wind turbines. We are taking the next leap in building out our technology platform and product offering. In this context, we are looking for a capable and enthusiastic research data scientist to join our research team. If all of this sounds exciting to you, we would love to talk. Note: We are currently recruiting for multiple … physics and engineering challenges into mathematical problem formulations. Build models to predict the behaviour of physical systems using state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning techniques. Own research work-streams at different levels, depending on seniority. Discuss the results and implications of your work with colleagues and customers, especially how these results can address real-world problems. … Collaborate with colleagues beyond the research team to translate your models into production-ready code. Communicate your work to others internally and externally as called for in paper publication venues, industry workshops, customer conversations, etc. This will involve writing for academic and non-academic audiences. Foster a nurturing environment for colleagues with less experience in DS/ML/ More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Research Scientist - Knowledge and Semantics

Chelmsford, Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Research Scientist - Knowledge and Semantics ££70,000 GBP 10% bonus Onsite WORKING Location: United Kingdom (East of England - Chelmsford) Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning Location : Chelmsford (hybrid 2 days a week) Salary: Up to to £70,000 + 10% bonus We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our … such as defence, space, and autonomous systems, working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and academic partners to develop cutting-edge solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead technical delivery of AI/ML research projects Mentor junior researchers and drive innovation Design and prototype inference algorithms and ML solutions Publish research and engage with academic partners What You'll Bring: PhD or More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Research Scientist

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Senior Research Scientist £70000 GBP 10% Hybrid WORKING Location: United Kingdom (East of England) Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & ML Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site) Job-Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus Eligible candidates must hold sole British citizenship and be eligible for UK SC Clearance We … re partnered with a leading-edge defence and intelligence innovator expanding its machine learning and AI capability-and they're looking for a Senior Research Scientist to help shape the future of sensor-driven AI and inference systems. Joining a world-class research environment, you'll develop novel AI/ML methods for time-series data, signal … and mentor junior scientists, while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams working at the intersection of national defence, space-domain awareness, and multi-sensor fusion. If you thrive on applying research to real-world systems-think radar, RF, sonar, and decision automation-this is your chance to lead innovation with purpose. Key Responsibilities Lead technical delivery of ML R&D More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning

Chelmsford, Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning £70000 GBP 10 Bonus + Benefits Hybrid WORKING Location: United Kingdom (East of England) Type: Permanent Role: Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 remote) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week Join a … world-class research and technology organisation that's redefining what's possible in AI, machine learning, and advanced data science. With a mission rooted in solving some of the most complex and high-stakes challenges in national security, defence, and critical infrastructure, this organisation offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise where it truly matters. This role offers … a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge research in AI and statistical signal processing, with a focus on sequential data and decision-making systems. As a Senior Research Scientist, you'll drive the development of novel algorithms and intelligent systems that operate in complex, data-rich environments. What You'll Do: Lead the technical execution of projects More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Senior Research Scientist

Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson McCade
Role: Senior Research Scientist – Data Science & Machine Learning Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 remote) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week Join a world-class research and technology organisation that’s redefining what’s possible in AI, machine learning, and advanced data science. With a mission rooted … security, defence, and critical infrastructure, this organisation offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise where it truly matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge research in AI and statistical signal processing, with a focus on sequential data and decision-making systems. As a Senior Research Scientist, you’ll drive the development of … What You’ll Do: Lead the technical execution of projects , providing guidance and mentorship to junior researchers. Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports, proposals, and supporting documentation. Drive innovative research within designated topic areas, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and leading UK universities. Design and develop prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrators to validate research outcomes. Take More ❯
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Senior Research Scientist

East Hanningfield, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson McCade
Role: Senior Research Scientist – Data Science & Machine Learning Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 remote) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week Join a world-class research and technology organisation that’s redefining what’s possible in AI, machine learning, and advanced data science. With a mission rooted … security, defence, and critical infrastructure, this organisation offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise where it truly matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge research in AI and statistical signal processing, with a focus on sequential data and decision-making systems. As a Senior Research Scientist, you’ll drive the development of … What You’ll Do: Lead the technical execution of projects , providing guidance and mentorship to junior researchers. Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports, proposals, and supporting documentation. Drive innovative research within designated topic areas, collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and leading UK universities. Design and develop prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrators to validate research outcomes. Take More ❯
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Data Science and Machine Learning Research Scientist

Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson McCade
Data Science and Machine Learning Research Scientist Location : Chelmsford | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Salary ~£70,000 + 10% bonus | SC Clearable A specialist technology consultancy is seeking a Data Science and Machine Learning Research Scientist to develop novel AI/ML solutions for complex, real-world challenges in national security and defence. Working within a mission … You’ll join a 35+ person AI & Machine Learning capability, collaborating across disciplines including computer vision, NLP, knowledge representation, and reinforcement learning. This hands-on role focuses on applied research and technical delivery—spanning early-stage concept exploration to proof-of-concept demonstrators for government R&D sponsors. The team operates at the intersection of data science, autonomy, cyber … and complex systems—blending statistical, symbolic, and machine learning approaches to address high-impact use cases. Key Responsibilities • Conduct applied research in data science and machine learning, with a focus on real-world decision-making applications • Design, implement, and evaluate ML models for structured and unstructured data • Contribute to R&D proposals, technical reports, and demonstrator systems • Collaborate with More ❯
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Data Science and Machine Learning Research Scientist

East Hanningfield, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson McCade
Data Science and Machine Learning Research Scientist Location : Chelmsford | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Salary ~£70,000 + 10% bonus | SC Clearable A specialist technology consultancy is seeking a Data Science and Machine Learning Research Scientist to develop novel AI/ML solutions for complex, real-world challenges in national security and defence. Working within a mission … You’ll join a 35+ person AI & Machine Learning capability, collaborating across disciplines including computer vision, NLP, knowledge representation, and reinforcement learning. This hands-on role focuses on applied research and technical delivery—spanning early-stage concept exploration to proof-of-concept demonstrators for government R&D sponsors. The team operates at the intersection of data science, autonomy, cyber … and complex systems—blending statistical, symbolic, and machine learning approaches to address high-impact use cases. Key Responsibilities • Conduct applied research in data science and machine learning, with a focus on real-world decision-making applications • Design, implement, and evaluate ML models for structured and unstructured data • Contribute to R&D proposals, technical reports, and demonstrator systems • Collaborate with More ❯
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Data Scientist - The Institute of Cancer Research Sponsorship Available London, UK

London, United Kingdom
HipHopTune Media
Data Scientist - The Institute of Cancer Research Sponsorship Available London, UK The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), one of the world's leading cancer research organisations, is currently recruiting for a Data Scientist to join its innovative team in London. This role offers visa sponsorship for eligible international candidates looking to advance their career in … a globally renowned research environment. Ideal candidates will hold an undergraduate degree, master's, or equivalent in a quantitative subject such as bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, or a related field. Applicants must possess strong coding and data analysis skills, particularly in R, Python, and other relevant scripting languages. Experience working with large biological datasets and the ability to apply … analytical techniques to complex scientific questions are highly desirable. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research and make a real-world impact through data-driven insights. About The Institute of Cancer Research The ICR is led by Chief Executive Professor Kristian Helin, known for his pioneering scientific discoveries in cancer epigenetics. We are More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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