Latest Research Jobs

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

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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

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Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Medicinal Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to drug discovery projects by integrating medicinal chemistry expertise with AI-driven platforms. Guide projects from initiation to candidate selection, collaborate with machine learning teams to refine models, and manage CRO partnerships. The role emphasizes innovation in structure-based and fragment-based drug design within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Computational Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to computational drug design projects using AI-driven approaches, integrating machine learning into cheminformatics workflows. Guide drug discovery programs from hit identification through candidate selection, collaborating closely with ML scientists. Help shape and refine AI models while mentoring teams and driving innovation in molecular design and optimisation.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Scientist

Conducts original research in AI safety, focusing on interpretability and behavioral analysis of transformer-based language models. Designs and runs experiments to study model behavior, develops reproducible research tooling in Python/PyTorch, and translates technical findings for government, industry, and safety partners. Works closely with senior scientists to advance robust AI deployment and contribute to emerging safety standards.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Research Associate in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing

This role involves researching and developing NLP and machine learning solutions to detect and counter online disinformation, including building an AI-powered chatbot for stakeholders like journalists and policymakers. The researcher will collaborate with European partners, publish findings in high-impact venues, and translate technical insights into practical toolkits. Work is embedded within a multidisciplinary, internationally connected team focused on real-world societal impact.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

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Research Assistant / Associate (Statistics)

Conduct statistical analysis and contribute to the design, management, and dissemination of clinical research studies within a UKCRC-registered trials unit. Work with multidisciplinary teams to apply advanced statistical methods and communicate findings to non-specialist audiences. Opportunity to grow professionally within a leading academic research environment focused on public health challenges.

Cardiff University Cardiff, United Kingdom £33 – £36 pa

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Principal Research Engineer

Lead end-to-end technical development of large-scale generative video models, spanning pre-training and post-training stages, with deep hands-on involvement in training, debugging, and product integration. Drive strategic direction, resolve cross-cutting technical challenges, and accelerate research-to-production velocity for human-centric avatar video generation. Work at the frontier of AI video foundation models, shaping team structure and processes to scale innovation.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Staff Research Engineer - Multimodal Generative Modelling

This role involves developing advanced multimodal generative models that integrate text, audio, and video for real-time, interactive AI conversations. The focus is on creating natural, emotionally expressive dialogue systems that go beyond turn-based interaction. Work includes designing novel architectures, training models end-to-end, and shipping optimized systems to production.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Research Scientist - AI Safety

This role involves leading high-impact AI safety research, focusing on red teaming and evaluations for frontier models in high-risk domains like cybersecurity and CBRN. The scientist will drive research from concept to publication, shape safety strategies, and collaborate with government and commercial partners on mitigating misuse risks. Work includes technical leadership in language models, generative AI, and robustness, with a strong emphasis on real-world deployment and policy-relevant insights.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Research Scientist - AI Safety Evaluations

Lead the development of advanced AI safety evaluations to assess risks in critical domains like CBRN and cybersecurity. Conduct original research from concept to publication, shape safety methodology, and collaborate with frontier labs and government stakeholders. Focus on rigorous, scientifically grounded evaluation techniques including red-teaming, robustness testing, and risk quantification.

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Research Data Scientist

As a Senior Research Data Scientist, you will lead the development of advanced AI models and capabilities, focusing on transformer-based architectures and generative AI. You will collaborate with senior leaders, engineers, and academic partners to translate innovative research into scalable solutions that drive business value and strategic growth.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

AI Security Researcher

Conduct cutting-edge research into AI security threats and develop novel tools to protect critical national systems. Work in a multidisciplinary team to prototype solutions, perform vulnerability analysis, and deliver actionable insights to high-stakes government and defence clients. Focus on emerging AI-enabled risks, reverse engineering, and security assessments across complex platforms.

Forward Role Hampshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lecturer in Health Data Science

This role involves conducting research in health data science and applied AI, with a focus on trustworthy AI, Learning Health Systems, and large-scale health data. The post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including curriculum development and leading the new MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Health. They will work within an interdisciplinary team, building research grants and fostering collaborations with NHS and King's Health Partners.

King's College London London, United Kingdom £53 – £63 pa

Permanent