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Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher
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Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher
Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher
Location: Gloucester Package: Up to £65k reckonable plus package On-site requirement: Circa 3 days per week Eligibility: Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility required
About the Role
This is a high-impact R&D position within a mission-focused National Security sector company. You will contribute to a small, well-funded research group, pioneering data science and machine learning solutions for complex challenges and accelerating growth in this high-value area of the business.
The role favours individuals comfortable with consultanting and problem solving at a high level of strategic ambiguity and autonomy.
About the Client
Our client thrives in highly-specialised technology, delivering innovative data science and machine learning solutions to meet mission-critical security requirements. Operating in dynamic, secure, and collaborative environments, this organisation enables forward-thinking R&D initiatives and technical development across a supportive hierarchy.
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Benefits
- Tiered clearance bonus
- Access to funded R&D projects and internal seed investment opportunities
- Clearly defined technical growth and career progression pathways
- Supportive, collaborative team culture with high levels of external interaction
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements dependent on project requirements
Responsibilities
As a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher, your key focus will include:
- Leading research-led development, from exploratory tasks through to fully-fledged technical solutions
- Driving short and long-term R&D initiatives, maintaining agility in shifting focus as needs evolve
- Collaborating with stakeholders to refine and articulate complex customer requirements into focused technical outputs
- Developing and prototyping novel algorithms and innovative machine learning approaches
- Translating theoretical research into practical implementations, balancing innovation with delivery constraints
- Delivering high-level strategic guidance on emerging technical trends
- Providing mentorship and supervision to junior team members where applicable
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Requirements
Essential Skills
- Proven background in data science and machine learning research
- Strong experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or technical approaches
- Track record of taking research concepts into practical applications within operational environments
- Expertise engaging with stakeholders to extract and translate customer needs into achievable solutions
- Active Security Clearance (SC) eligibility mandatory
- eDV (Enhanced DBS) eligibility required
- A pythonic background with hands-on experience in one or more machine learning frameworks
To Apply
For full consideration, submit your application directly through this advert or by emailing henry.clay-davies@searchability.com.
Contact: 07719 065951
By applying to this role, you consent to your application (if meeting all criteria) being submitted to our client solely in conjunction with this vacancy.
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