Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Searchability NS&D
Manchester
2 months ago
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  • Up to £65k DoE plus package
  • Manchester location – circa 3 days on site
  • Active SC and eDV eligibility required
  • High‑impact R&D role with strong funding and long‑term growth

About the client

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission‑focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well‑funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.


The benefits

  • Tiered clearance bonus
  • Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
  • Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment

The Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher role

As a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher, you will focus on research‑led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer‑term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.


Essential skills

  • Strong background in data science and machine learning research
  • Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches
  • Ability to take research concepts through to practical application
  • Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs
  • Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility

To be considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.


Key skills

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement


Job details

  • Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type: Full‑time
  • Job function: Information Technology, Consulting, and Science
  • Industries: Research Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Data Services


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