Senior Research Fellow, FAIR

ROLE PURPOSE The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing the FAIR programme’s mission to become the trusted authority on AI innovation within the financial services sector. This role will develop and evaluate models, conduct cutting-edge research, collaborate with a world-class team, and contribute to real-world impact.

The successful candidate join a vibrant research community of over 20 researchers from top UK universities, collaborating with experts such as: Sam Cohen, Gesine Reinert, and Marta Kwiatkowska (Oxford), Carsten Maple and Graham Cormode (Warwick), Adrian Weller (Cambridge) Philip Treleaven, Ni Hao (UCL), Lukasz Szpruch (Edinburgh).

We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking individual who wants to make a meaningful impact. If you are eager to shape the future of AI in financial services and drive the responsible adoption of these, we would love to hear from you.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Conduct original research in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related disciplines, addressing complex technical challenges with practical applications and lead a team of researchers working in this area. Support the work of policymakers, regulators and financial services and others by providing advice, attending workshops and giving talks. Lead on writing and manage the delivery of reports capturing best practice for industry, blogs and insight reports. Support with building the PAIF community at The Turing, including the running of workshops, bilateral meetings and dissemination events for the wider industry Support the PIs in writing grant applications and submitting funding proposals. Take responsibility for driving collaboration with academic experts and broader research partners from across the Turing, and the wider Turing / project community.

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY 25 MAY 2026 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK, BST) We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS This full-time post requires an immediate start and is offered on a 12 month fixed-term basis. The successful candidate must be in post by June 2026. The annual salary is £70,179 - £76,027 (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute

APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button to be redirected to The Alan Turing Institute jobs portal, where you can find more information and a full job description for this role. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. We value diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented in our sector. If you feel passionate about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply - we recognise that great candidates may bring strengths beyond the criteria listed.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at recruitment@turing.ac.uk to find out how we can assist you.