Data Science Jobs in Stoke-on-trent

EMEA Energy Industry Go-To-Market (GTM) Leader

Lead the go-to-market strategy for Databricks' Energy industry across EMEA, engaging executive stakeholders and shaping AI-driven transformation in energy sectors including oil and gas, utilities, and renewables. Drive pipeline growth by aligning cross-functional teams and delivering industry-specific programs. Establish thought leadership through conferences, publications, and strategic briefings to position Databricks as the platform of choice.

Databricks United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Associate in Machine Learning for Astronomical Imaging (Fixed Term)

Conducts original research in machine learning for astronomical imaging, focusing on detecting and characterising low surface brightness structures in wide-field surveys. Develops novel AI methods—such as generative and simulation-based models—and builds scalable software infrastructure for deployment on GPU and HPC systems. Publishes findings, presents at conferences, and releases open-source tools, while contributing to supervision and collaborative research activities.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

Contract

Research Associate in MSK Immunology & Data Science

Conducts translational research in immune-mediated musculoskeletal diseases, focusing on inflammatory arthritis. Applies advanced bioinformatics techniques to human tissue omics data using R and Python, within a multidisciplinary team. Collaborates across clinical and scientific networks to identify novel disease pathways and improve treatment outcomes.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £36 – £46 pa

Contract

Research Associate in Machine Learning (Fixed Term)

This role involves developing AI-powered weather forecasting systems for African farming communities, focusing on sub-seasonal predictions using deep learning and spatio-temporal models. The researcher will design modular AI architectures that integrate remote sensing and numerical weather data, evaluate performance on benchmarks, and collaborate with UK and African partners to operationalize forecasting tools. Work includes model development, downscaling techniques, and publishing research outcomes.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

On-site Contract

Data Lead (Financial Crime)

Lead the design and development of a new enterprise-wide Financial Crime data platform, integrating data from onboarding, screening, monitoring, and compliance systems. Build scalable cloud-based data pipelines and canonical models to support KYC, AML, risk assessment, and AI-driven decisioning. Establish data governance, quality, and engineering standards across a high-profile transformation programme with regulatory impact.

Experis London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £120,000 pa

Control Red Team - Research Engineer/Research Scientist

This role involves designing and conducting ML experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of AI control measures such as monitors and sandboxes, with a focus on identifying adversarial attacks that could bypass them. The work combines empirical research, red-teaming of frontier AI systems, and building scalable infrastructure for automated evaluation. You'll produce rigorous safety assessments and contribute to high-impact publications and policy-relevant reporting.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

Head of Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation

This role involves leading the development and execution of a data and digital strategy to transform a major rail services organization. Responsibilities include shaping data governance, driving automation and AI adoption, and influencing senior stakeholders to embed data-driven decision-making.

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Crewe, United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa

Head of Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation

This senior leadership role involves shaping and delivering the company's data, analytics, and digital transformation strategy. Responsibilities include building data governance, improving data quality, leading digital transformation initiatives, and developing insights to support decision-making. The role requires significant experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

Robert Half Crewe, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa