Job Title: Data Scientist (Junior to Principal Levels)
Location: London & Oxford
Salary: Above UK averages
About Us
The AI Research Team collaborates with governments, universities, research labs, and businesses to tackle extremely complex problems with extremely ambitious solutions. Our goal is to push the boundaries of AI-powered solutions to create a positive societal impact across a range of fields, including BioTech, Robotics, Climate, Sustainability, Agriculture, and Geospatial AI.
We are growing our Data Science department significantly and hiring at all levels—from Junior to Principal. Whether you are a researcher, an applied machine learning expert, or a hacker, we have opportunities for you.
Who We're Looking For
We value diverse skill sets and backgrounds, including:
* Researchers – PhDs with published papers at top AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ICLR, etc.).
* Applied ML Experts – Proven experience deploying machine learning models into production with real-world impact.
* Hackers & Builders – Passionate coders who rapidly prototype ideas, enjoy hackathons, and love pushing projects forward.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your strengths, you could be working on:
Research & Innovation
* Developing novel AI/ML models, publishing research, and contributing to the global AI community.
* Collaborating with universities, research labs, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge AI techniques.
* Designing experiments and prototypes to validate hypotheses in BioTech, Robotics, Climate, and more.
Applied Machine Learning & Deployment
* Taking research concepts from ideation to production, ensuring they scale in real-world applications.
* Building and optimizing machine learning pipelines for large-scale AI deployments.
* Deploying deep learning and statistical models for high-impact AI solutions.
* Working with engineering teams to integrate AI models into scalable platforms and products.
Rapid Prototyping & Software Engineering
* Creating proof-of-concepts (POCs) to test new AI capabilities quickly.
* Developing AI-powered applications and tools to solve real-world problems.
* Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX code.
* Participating in hackathons and internal innovation challenges to explore new ideas.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates with a mix of skills, including:
* Strong programming skills in Python (and ideally one other language like C++ or Rust).
* Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face).
* Knowledge of statistical modeling, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or NLP.
* Experience working with large-scale datasets and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
* (For researchers) Strong publication record in AI/ML conferences or journals.
* (For applied ML engineers) Proven history of shipping ML models to production.
* (For hackers) Demonstrable passion for coding, prototyping, and rapid iteration.
Why Join Us?
* Work on groundbreaking AI research and applications.
* Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in AI, ML, and engineering.
* Be part of projects that positively impact society.
* Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and career growth.
* Hybrid work in London & Oxford, with access to cutting-edge research labs.
If you’re passionate about AI and want to work at the intersection of research and real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!