1 to 25 of 34 Permanent Research Scientist Jobs in the UK excluding London

Research Scientist £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent We are a leading name in defence, aiding Governments, Nations and Societies to defend themselves in an ever-evolving world of cyber crime. We are currently looking for an experienced Research Scientist to join our prestigious C5ISR sectors as they continue … to produce cutting edge research in AI Knowledge & Semantics. The Ideal Research Scientist will have: Full eligibility for SC Clearance. A PHD in a relevant discipline with demonstrable industry/academia experience in an AI/ML role. Experience leading R&D teams. Experience in Python software development. Experience in at least one ML framework such as … Aerospace, Defence or Public Sector consulting. Experience in one or more of: Predictive Graph Machine Learning, Causal Machine Learning, Neuro-Symbolic AI, LLM, Modern NLP Models, Graph Structured Data. Research Scientist key details: Up to £70k salary Up to 10% performance bonus. 2 Days a week in Chelmsford office. Must be eligible for SC, or higher, clearance. If More ❯

Senior Research Scientist £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent We are a leading name in defence, aiding Governments, Nations and Societies to defend themselves in an ever-evolving world of cyber crime. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our prestigious C5ISR sectors as … they continue to produce cutting edge research in AI Knowledge & Semantics. The Ideal Senior Research Scientist will have: Full eligibility for SC Clearance. A PHD in a relevant discipline with demonstrable industry/academia experience in an AI/ML role. Expertise in the application of AI/ML and/or statistical signal processing to sequential … or Public Sector consulting. Experience in one or more of: RF, CEMA, Electronic/Electromagnetic Warfare, Radar Signal Processing, Acoustic Data Processing, SDA or Positioning, navigation and timing. Senior Research Scientist key details: Up to £70k salary Up to 10% performance bonus. 2 Days a week in Chelmsford office. Must be eligible for SC, or higher, clearance. If More ❯

Research Scientist £70000 GBP 10% Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics 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 working … with a world-class defence technology powerhouse that's rapidly expanding its footprint in AI, graph learning, and semantic reasoning-and they're looking for a hands-on research scientist to lead their Knowledge & Semantics team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of applied AI with a team of researchers solving problems in … you've been waiting for. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver cutting-edge R&D across NLP, graph ML, and semantic reasoning Drive proposal writing and secure funding for innovative research in the defence space Collaborate with other AI and ML teams across BAE's national innovation programmes Develop prototypes, present research outcomes, and contribute to cross-functional client More ❯

Senior Research Scientist £70000 GBP 10% Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom 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 … 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 ❯

Research Scientist £70,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite/week) Grade & Salary : circa £70,000 + 10% bonus Hours: 37 per week Role Overview We are seeking a Research Scientist to lead applied R&D … environment with mentoring opportunities UK Security Clearance sponsorship and career-long development pathways For more information, please apply below or contact me directly. Reference: AMC/SCA/RSC Research Scientist Reference: AMC/SCA/RSC Postcode: CM1 #shca More ❯

Senior Research Scientist £60000 - 75000 GBP 10% bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom 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 … 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 ❯

Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics ££60,000 - £70,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Chelmsford (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) £60,000 - £70,000 + 10% Bonus Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance A globally respected research and technology … organisation is seeking a Research Scientist to join its Knowledge and Semantics team within a leading-edge AI and data science capability. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of knowledge-driven AI, working at the intersection of knowledge graphs, machine learning, NLP, and semantic reasoning-supporting missions across defence, security, and advanced technologies. Working within … a multi-disciplinary research team, you'll lead the development of innovative solutions using graph machine learning, LLMs, and knowledge representation. You'll also collaborate with UK universities and SME partners, contribute to internal IP, and drive research that translates into operational capability. What you'll be doing: Leading technical delivery of applied AI projects in NLP, semantics More ❯

Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Salary ~£70,000 + 10% bonus | SC Clearable A specialist technology consultancy is seeking a Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics to lead a small team of experts exploring … cutting-edge AI solutions across knowledge representation, NLP, LLMs, and graph-based machine learning. The organisation plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced research for secure government and national security clients, often operating at the intersection of AI, autonomy, cyber, and complex systems. About the Opportunity You'll head up a 4-person Knowledge & Semantics research group within … Learning capability (35+ scientists and engineers) that works across domains such as reinforcement learning, computer vision, signal processing, geospatial data, and applied machine intelligence. This is a hands-on research leadership role where you'll guide technical direction, shape R&D proposals, and deliver demonstrators and publications. You'll also be involved in collaborating with top-tier academic institutions More ❯

Senior Research Scientist (Data Science & ML) £60,000 - 70,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent 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-led, multidisciplinary team, you'll help shape next-generation tools across areas such as multi-modal fusion, geospatial intelligence, and intelligent decision support. About the Opportunity 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 More ❯

Research Scientist £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Guildford, South East - United Kingdom 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 … 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 ❯

Research Scientist £70,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning Location : Chelmsford (Hybrid: 2 days onsite/week + occasional SE travel) Salary: circa £70,000 + 10% bonus Hours: 37 per week Role Overview: This is a senior technical position within … the Advanced Information Processing team, focused on applying AI and machine learning to time-series and sequential decision-making problems. The role involves leading high-value research initiatives for defence, security, and commercial customers. You will work across multiple domains including radar, RF, acoustic signal processing, autonomy, and sensor fusion. Key Requirements: PhD or equivalent experience in AI/… access to internal innovation platforms Security vetting support and long-term role stability For more information, please apply below or contact me directly. Reference: AMC/SCA/RDM Research Scientist Reference: AMC/SCA/RDM Postcode: CM1 #shca More ❯

powered cardiovascular imaging diagnostics, transforming how heart disease is detected, assessed, and managed. Spun out from the University of Oxford, UK and built on a decade of world-leading research, Ultromics is redefining echocardiography with solutions that deliver actionable insights to clinicians and healthcare systems. Our unique cloud SaaS platform leverages advanced FDA cleared AI diagnostics to unlock complex … Join Us? Be part of a mission-led company tackling one of the world's biggest health challenges: heart failure Contribute to cutting-edge AI technologies backed by robust research, regulatory clearances, and reimbursement pathways Collaborate with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, engineers, and commercial experts Work at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and medical imaging … diagnostics Join us and help change the future of heart health - making cardiovascular disease more detectable, treatable, and survivable for patients everywhere. Your Role Ultromics is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our research and development initiatives. As a Clinical Research Scientist, you will work hand More ❯

Senior Research Scientist £60,000 - £70,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: England , Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom 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 … 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 ❯

Lead Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics ££60,000 - £70,000 GBP + Bonus & Package Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Job Title: Lead Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford Job Type: Full-time Permanent Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance Overview: A leading technology and innovation consultancy is … seeking a Lead Research Scientist to join its Knowledge & Semantics team . This is an exciting opportunity to guide cutting-edge research in natural language processing (NLP) , knowledge graphs , large language models (LLMs) , and graph machine learning , contributing to projects across defence, security, and commercial domains. You'll work in multi-disciplinary AI teams , collaborating with internal … stakeholders, academic partners, and SMEs, delivering real-world applications of advanced ML techniques and semantic technologies. Key Responsibilities: Lead and shape innovative research in NLP, LLMs, and graph-based machine learning. Oversee the technical delivery of R&D projects, from concept through to prototypes and demonstrators. Prepare technical documentation, funding proposals, and stakeholder presentations. Collaborate with academic institutions and More ❯

AI Research Scientist £60000 - 70000 GBP 10% bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid - 2 days per week) Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience) + 10% bonus A leading organisation in the defence and security space is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to lead work in knowledge and semantics. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist R&D team working at the intersection of machine learning, NLP, and graph technologies, contributing to real-world challenges across defence, security, and commercial sectors. Key Responsibilities: Lead a team of researchers and engineers across projects involving NLP, knowledge graphs, and … LLM applications Design and deliver research programmes, collaborating with universities and innovation partners Develop prototypes, proof of concepts, and technical solutions in graph machine learning and semantic technologies Secure funding through successful proposal writing and manage stakeholder engagement Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams including work in reinforcement learning, computer vision, RF & EW, and sonar Essential Skills & Experience: PhD qualified More ❯

Senior Research Scientist - Data Science & Machine Learning £70000 GBP 10 Bonus + Benefits Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom 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 More ❯

Senior AI/ML Research Scientist - Data Science and Machine Learning £60,000 - 70,000 GBP + Bonus & Package Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior AI/ML Research Scientist - Data Science and Machine Learning Location: Chelmsford, UK (with flexible UK-wide options) Job Type: Full-time Permanent Security Clearance … Must be eligible for UK security clearance Overview: A leading technology and innovation consultancy is looking for a Senior AI/ML Research Scientist to join its growing Data and Decision Support capability. This role focuses on developing advanced algorithms and machine learning solutions for sequential (time-series) data , including sensor signals, RF, radar, sonar, and related applications. … the forefront of AI/ML innovation , contributing to real-world projects in defence, security, space, and commercial sectors. Collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams, you'll help drive applied research, develop prototypes, and mentor junior researchers. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery of technical research projects, supporting junior researchers and producing high-quality reports, proposals, and demonstrators Conduct novel research More ❯

Research Scientist - Knowledge and Semantics ££70,000 GBP 10% bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom 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 … 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 ❯

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Research Scientist in On-Device AI to join a leading-edge Artificial Intelligence Centre in Cambridge. This is a permanent, full-time role ideal for a passionate researcher or engineer with a strong background in Machine Learning and a keen interest in efficient AI systems for mobile and embedded platforms. You … on developing and commercialising next-generation AI solutions-including on-device LLMs, VLMs, and adaptive inference systems-that will power millions of consumer devices globally. Key Responsibilities for a Research Scientist based in Cambridge: Drive and contribute to research in efficient machine learning, including on-device large language and vision-language models Collaborate with cross-functional product … and research teams to integrate ML solutions into real-world consumer devices Design and implement novel ML algorithms and mobile ML systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency Translate research into practical solutions, contributing to the development of Samsung's next-gen AI-powered products Publish your findings in top-tier conferences and journals (e.G. NeurIPS More ❯

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Research Scientist in On-Device AI to join a leading-edge Artificial Intelligence Centre in Cambridge. This is a permanent, full-time role ideal for a passionate researcher or engineer with a strong background in Machine Learning and a keen interest in efficient AI systems for mobile and embedded platforms. You … on developing and commercialising next-generation AI solutions-including on-device LLMs, VLMs, and adaptive inference systems-that will power millions of consumer devices globally. Key Responsibilities for a Research Scientist based in Cambridge: Drive and contribute to research in efficient machine learning, including on-device large language and vision-language models Collaborate with cross-functional product … and research teams to integrate ML solutions into real-world consumer devices Design and implement novel ML algorithms and mobile ML systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency Translate research into practical solutions, contributing to the development of Samsung's next-gen AI-powered products Publish your findings in top-tier conferences and journals (e.G. NeurIPS More ❯

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Research Scientist in On-Device AI to join a leading-edge Artificial Intelligence Centre in Cambridge. This is a permanent, full-time role ideal for a passionate researcher or engineer with a strong background in Machine Learning and a keen interest in efficient AI systems for mobile and embedded platforms. You … on developing and commercialising next-generation AI solutions-including on-device LLMs, VLMs, and adaptive inference systems-that will power millions of consumer devices globally. Key Responsibilities for a Research Scientist based in Cambridge: Drive and contribute to research in efficient machine learning, including on-device large language and vision-language models Collaborate with cross-functional product … and research teams to integrate ML solutions into real-world consumer devices Design and implement novel ML algorithms and mobile ML systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency Translate research into practical solutions, contributing to the development of Samsung's next-gen AI-powered products Publish your findings in top-tier conferences and journals (e.G. NeurIPS More ❯

Research Scientist - Knowledge and Semantics ££70,000 GBP 10% bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics Location: Chelmsford (2 days a week onsite) Salary: Up to £70,000 + 10% bonus A leading defence and intelligence organisation is looking for a Research Scientist … Lead and deliver innovative R&D in AI, semantics, and decision support Guide a team of researchers (5+ developers) and manage technical delivery Develop proof-of-concepts and secure research funding Collaborate with academic and industry partners Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders What You'll Need: PhD with 4+ years post-PhD experience Strong Python programming … graphs, or graph ML Desirable Skills: Tools: PyTorch-Geometric, PyKeen, Neo4j Languages: SQL, Cypher Familiarity with causal ML, neuro-symbolic AI, or semantic reasoning Join a team where your research powers real-world innovation across defence, security, and commercial domains. Reference: AMC/JMR/RKS #jamc More ❯

Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics £60000 - 70000 GBP 10% bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics AI Research | NLP, Knowledge Graphs, Graph ML, LLMs | National Security & Defence | Hybrid UK Fantastic opportunity for a curious and motivated researcher to join a leading-edge AI team delivering applied research … to develop impactful, real-world AI solutions. What's on offer: Competitive salary + flexible benefits package Hybrid working model with a UK base Work on meaningful, mission-led research Access to academic, SME and industry partners Ongoing support for personal development and skill-building What you'll bring: PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience in applied … research) Experience working in areas such as: NLP (e.g. text mining, entity linking, transformer models) Graph ML (e.g. predictive models, knowledge graphs) Knowledge representation, ontologies, or semantic reasoning Strong Python programming skills Familiarity with at least one ML framework (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow) Clear communicator, able to present work to technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have: Familiarity with More ❯

Senior Research Scientist ££65,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Chelmsford, Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent A leading organisation at the forefront of AI and data innovation is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist to head its Knowledge and Semantics group, which operates within a wider capability focused on Data and Decision Support. This … disciplinary teams and contribute to a broad portfolio of AI/ML projects. It also provides scope to engage with academic institutions, SMEs, and technical partners, while shaping future research directions. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver research projects in NLP, knowledge representation, and machine learning, often in collaboration with leading UK universities. Direct technical teams, ensuring timely delivery … of technical challenges and drive projects to completion. Essential Skills and Experience: PhD in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of four years' post-doctoral experience. Proven leadership of research and development teams, typically with five or more members. Strong record in securing and delivering funded R&D projects. Proficient programming skills in Python, with extensive experience in ML More ❯

Senior Research Scientist Knowledge & Semantics £60,000 - £70,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: England , Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Research Scientist - Knowledge & Semantics AI Research | NLP, Knowledge Graphs, Graph ML, LLMs | National Security & Defence | Hybrid UK Fantastic opportunity for a curious and motivated researcher to join a leading-edge AI team delivering … applied research across national security, defence, and public sector innovation programmes. You'll be part of a highly collaborative R&D environment, working alongside specialists in natural language processing (NLP), graph machine learning, and large language models (LLMs). This is an ideal role for someone with a strong academic background who's keen to develop impactful, real-world … AI solutions. What's on offer: Competitive salary + flexible benefits package Hybrid working model with a UK base Work on meaningful, mission-led research Access to academic, SME and industry partners Ongoing support for personal development and skill-building What you'll bring: PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent experience in applied research) Experience working in More ❯