Latest AI Research Scientist Jobs

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Senior ML Compiler Engineer

At Fractile, we’re taking a revolutionary approach to computing to run the world’s largest language models 100x faster than existing systems. Our fast-growing team is working at the cutting edge of the latest AI developments in both hardware and software....

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

Principal Research Scientist - AI Safety

The Principal Research Scientist for AI Safety will lead Faculty's research team, focusing on large language models and safety-critical AI systems. Responsibilities include setting the research agenda, overseeing projects, publishing findings, and mentoring a growing team. The role involves collaborating on high-risk evaluations and positioning Faculty as a thought leader in AI safety.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Research Scientist - AI Safety

This role involves leading high-impact AI safety research, focusing on red teaming and evaluation of frontier models in high-risk domains such as cybersecurity and CBRN. The scientist will drive technical research from concept to publication, develop safety-focused evaluations, and collaborate with government and commercial partners to shape real-world AI deployment. Work includes advancing mitigation strategies and contributing to national security-focused AI safety initiatives.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Applied Research Scientist

This role involves leading cutting-edge research in robotics foundation models, embodied AI, and advanced robot learning. The scientist will design large-scale experiments, develop research prototypes, and benchmark new AI approaches using access to humanoid robots and cloud-scale training infrastructure. The position emphasizes innovation in areas like vision-language-action models, sim-to-real transfer, and dexterous manipulation to shape the future of intelligent robotics.

OpenSourced Bristol, United Kingdom £80,000 – £120,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Research Assistant - Human Influence

The role involves designing and running studies to understand how frontier AI systems influence human attitudes and behavior, focusing on risks to human agency and wellbeing. You will work with top technical talent, run large-scale RCTs, and have the opportunity to lead or co-author publications.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Part-time

Research Engineer - Societal Impacts

The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to study high-impact societal risks caused by advanced AI deployment. Responsibilities include designing and implementing experiments, building data pipelines, and evaluating AI models to inform mitigation strategies.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AI Safety Research Scientist

This role involves leading the research and development of trustworthy AI systems, focusing on safety, robustness, and efficiency. You will contribute to the Online Safety Research Roadmap, design and evaluate solution architectures, and conduct hands-on experiments in collaboration with a team of experts.

MicroTech Consulting Helsinki, United Kingdom €82,612 – €86,960 pa

On-site Permanent

Research Scientist (Applied LLMs), London

This role involves advancing drug discovery through the application of Large Language Models in a multidisciplinary research environment. The Research Scientist will develop and refine LLM-driven approaches for complex biological and medical challenges, collaborating with domain experts to build novel AI models. The position emphasizes innovation in model architecture, post-training techniques, and real-world deployment within computational biology and chemistry contexts.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist (Machine Learning), London

This role involves developing novel machine learning models and algorithms to accelerate drug discovery through AI. You'll work in an interdisciplinary environment, applying deep learning techniques to complex biological and chemical problems, while collaborating closely with scientists and engineers. The focus is on creating scalable, cutting-edge AI solutions that advance rational drug design.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Research Scientist

About us PhysicsX is a deep-tech company with roots in numerical physics and Formula One, dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation at the speed of software. We are building an AI-driven simulation software stack for engineering and manufacturing across advanced industries....

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Research Scientist, Wayve Labs

As an Applied Scientist at Wayve Labs, you will work on cutting-edge AI systems for autonomous driving, focusing on areas like world modeling, reinforcement learning, and spatial intelligence. You will contribute to developing realistic simulators, scalable decision-making systems, and multimodal learning frameworks, pushing the boundaries of embodied AI.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Scientist

As a Research Scientist at PhysicsX, you will collaborate with machine learning and simulation engineers to develop AI-driven models for predicting physical system behaviors. Your role involves translating complex engineering challenges into mathematical formulations, building and optimizing machine learning models, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning

As a Research Scientist, you will work on cutting-edge reinforcement learning projects, implementing algorithms, running experiments, and collaborating with a team of experts. Your role involves initiating new research directions, building infrastructure, and contributing to a culture of high standards and constructive feedback.

DeepMind London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Recruiter, AI/ML Research EMEA

This role involves strategic talent acquisition for OpenAI’s AI/ML research teams across EMEA, focusing on identifying and engaging leading researchers and technical scientists. The recruiter will partner closely with research staff to shape hiring strategies, anticipate talent needs, and influence decisions in a fast-evolving technical landscape. Success requires deep understanding of AI/ML research communities and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes recruitment processes.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Head of Policy & Security Research Lab

This role involves leading the Policy Research Lab at Scale AI, driving strategic initiatives related to AI safety and security. Responsibilities include managing a team of researchers, collaborating with global AI safety institutes, and setting trends in the policy and research communities.

Scale AI United Kingdom £198,000 – £247,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Data Scientist, Safety

This role involves solving complex safety and integrity challenges in AI systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to build analytical foundations that ensure responsible deployment of AI. Responsibilities include detecting harmful behavior, evaluating safety systems, and designing experiments to inform critical decisions.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent