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 processing, autonomy, and intelligent decision support. You’ll lead technical delivery 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 projects and mentor junior researchers
• Propose novel solutions across time-series ML, signal inference, and decision intelligence
• Build proof-of-concept systems using Python and industry-standard AI/ML frameworks
• Present research outcomes to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Secure R&D funding and collaborate with universities and internal partners
• Contribute to IP generation, academic publication, and prototype development
Key Skills & Expertise
• PhD or equivalent commercial experience in AI/ML or statistical signal processing
• 4+ years post-PhD experience applying ML to sequential or sensor data
• Strong Python development skills and fluency with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Expertise in time-series analysis, signal processing, or intelligent decision-making
• Experience leading project teams and delivering R&D for defence, aerospace, or intelligence domains
Desirable Skills
• Experience in any of: radar, sonar, RF communications, EW, distributed sensing, or autonomy
• Familiarity with data fusion, human-machine teaming, or space-domain awareness
• Strong publication or patent record and experience securing R&D grants
The Package
• Up to £70,000 base salary
• 10% company bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 10% matched
• 25 days annual leave + flexible options
• Comprehensive private medical, dental, and life insurance
• High-impact, real-world research opportunities in national security and defence
If this sounds like you, apply below or reach out to Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting the reference:
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