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Senior Data Scientist – Machine Learning Researcher

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. Develop complex, novel data science solutions with minimal guidance .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeGloucester • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering machine learning solutions, with a strong focus on AI/ML algorithms, technical leadership, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to mentor team members and contribute to research initiatives in data science.

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Machine Learning Solutions DeliveryPython ProgrammingAI/ML Algorithms ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipMentoring Team Members

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Hard Skills
Machine LearningData SciencePythonHuggingFaceTensorFlowPyTorchGenerative AINatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionAI Model Training
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
ML PipelinesDockerAWSGCPAzureLinux Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
SC ClearanceEDV Clearance
Industry Keywords
Research PublicationsTechnical Project ProposalsAcademic Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxPythonPyTorchTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop complex, novel data science solutions with minimal guidance
  • Contribute significantly to machine learning projects
  • Scope, design and deliver data-centric solutions collaboratively across disciplines
  • Undertake research and applied AI/ML tasks on customer and internal research projects
  • Generate ideas for new research directions
  • Provide technical leadership in small project groups
  • Mentor junior team members within project teams and the wider Strategic Research Group
  • Work with customers and internal stakeholders to determine appropriate technical approaches
  • Perform technical development required for project delivery
  • Support AI/ML projects from initial idea scoping through final delivery in customer and internal domains
  • Communicate ideas effectively to senior technical leaders to inform project technical direction

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
  • Experience coding in Python and associated ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Established track record of delivering ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms for different data types and tasks, including Generative AI, NLP and computer vision
  • Experience training and developing AI models including Large Language Models
  • Ability to produce high-quality scientific writing for internal and external stakeholders and academic publications
  • Experience mentoring team members and providing technical leadership on small projects or sub-parts of larger deliveries
  • Must already hold or be able to gain SC clearance and eDV clearance once started
  • PhD or Master's degree highlighting experience of academic research (desirable)
  • Experience using robust ML pipelines, version control and environment management such as venvs or Docker (desirable)
  • Working knowledge of Linux systems and basic command-line functionality, including AWS CLI and Docker CLI (desirable)
  • Experience deploying AI models scalably for external users (desirable)
  • Experience working in Cloud, preferably AWS, GCP or Azure (desirable)
  • Research publications in peer-reviewed journals (desirable)
  • Experience writing technical project proposals (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 37hr working week with early finish Fridays
  • 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
  • Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days
  • Up to 5 paid days volunteering
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
  • Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
  • 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
  • Flexible Benefits scheme with salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
  • Flexible working culture
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative environment