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 to address high-impact use cases.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct applie...