Job summary

Our Defence client, is looking for multiple Senior ML/AI Research Specialists to join their team. They are looking for candidates with a wide range of experience and skillsets.

Key skills required for this role

ML/AI Research Specialist, Reinforcement Learning, Explainable AI, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Transformers, Python, R

Important

Candidates must be able to attain security clearance - SC [Minimum 5 years permanent residency within UK]

Job description

About the role

As a ML/AI Research Specialist you will bring the invaluable expertise to enable our customers to solve their challenges with AI/ML research and development. You will be applying a range of mathematical, statistical, predictive modelling and machine-learning techniques, while sensitive to the limitations of the techniques, to support customer needs.

You will join our expanding multi-disciplinary Information Systems team in the Defence and Security sector, an industry which provides unparalleled opportunities to work on fascinating research and development projects in diverse environments - from land, sea, air, and space - and we want to take you with us! This is an opportunity to take your career to the next level with formal qualification opportunities and on the job training, while also supporting the professional growth of our AI and Data Science team.

In terms of location, there are offices in central Bath, London, Fareham, Plymouth, or Weymouth, and there are flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

About you

We are looking for organised and driven individuals who have experience in research and applying a range of AI/ML and data science techniques, a passion for solving problems, and interest in continuous technical development and research.

The ideal candidate will have:

• a degree or equivalent qualifications/experience in a mathematical (or closely related) field,
• an MSc. or PhD. in machine learning or equivalent experience,
• suitability and willingness to work on industrial research projects
• experience in implementation of ML algorithms, specifically Agents, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Transformers, Generative AI and other state of the art ML algorithms
• professional experience delivering high quality results when applying a range of data science skills, such as data modelling, data mining, data visualisation
• experience in at least one of the application domains of NLP, Computer Vision, or Cyber Security
• demonstrable experience using software to implement data science and ML algorithms, such as Python or R, and open source libraries such as Pytorch, Keras, etc.
• Experience mentoring and advising team members in AI/Data Science software development;

• Experience monitoring code quality of the projects that you work on and experience working with team members to address any issues
• good communication and written skills, and interest in bid writing

• ability to gain full UK security clearance - you need to have resided in the UK for the past 5 years'.

As much of our work is customer focused, your effective communication skills and ability to present professionally both verbally and in writing are important skills for this role. Mentorship and training can be provided to improve these skills.

Non-essential but desirable skills include:

• experience as a manager or mentor to junior technical roles,
• experience using docker and/or cloud infrastructure,
• experience of working productively in agile projects.

We value professional qualifications and professional registration with appropriate bodies; and we can provide support, training, and tailored experience for you to achieve these, if not already held.

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! Our client is passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your application as soon as possible.