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Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

On site

Gloucester, United kingdom

£ 65,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

15-12-2025

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Skills

Python Research Machine Learning Data Science Express

Job Specifications

Up to £65k DoE plus package
Gloucester 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
Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs

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.

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER 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 henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. 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

About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands. Specialisms: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF... Know more