Latest Research Scientist Jobs

Principal AI Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves researching and developing GPU-accelerated techniques for AI and high-performance computing workloads. You'll collaborate with experts in industry and academia to optimize complex algorithms on modern CPU and GPU architectures, while contributing to the design of future hardware and software platforms. The position emphasizes deep technical optimization, publication of findings, and engagement with the developer community.

NVIDIA

Principal AI Developer Technology Engineer

Research and develop GPU-accelerated techniques for deep learning, machine learning, and AI workloads. Collaborate with technical experts in industry and academia to optimize complex AI and HPC algorithms on modern CPU and GPU architectures. Publish findings in developer blogs or conferences and influence next-generation hardware and software design at NVIDIA.

NVIDIA Germany

Senior Simulation Engineer - Electromagnetics Specialist

Develops high-fidelity electromagnetic simulations across low- and high-frequency domains, focusing on semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive applications. Builds and validates complex EM models, automates simulation workflows, and collaborates with data science teams to train AI surrogates. Works on-site with customers to solve engineering challenges using advanced simulation and AI-driven tools.

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom

CFD Multiphase & DEM Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity multi-physics simulation models, particularly in multiphase CFD and coupled CFD-DEM, to support AI-driven engineering solutions. The engineer will work directly with customers across industries like aerospace, energy, and automotive to build and validate complex simulations, automate workflows, and generate data for machine learning. Key responsibilities include geometry processing, meshing, simulation, and optimisation using tools like Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, or Fluent, alongside Python scripting and parametric CAD integration.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Research Engineer - Data Infrastructure

This role involves building and maintaining large-scale data infrastructure to support cutting-edge AI models, with a focus on data pipelines, curation strategies, and tooling for training high-quality models. The engineer will work on data processing, filtering, and transformation systems, as well as develop classifiers and labeling models to improve data quality. The position emphasizes autonomous problem-solving and close collaboration with research teams in a fast-paced, AI-first environment.

ElevenLabs United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Research Engineer - Inference

The role involves deploying and optimizing cutting-edge AI models for real-time inference in production environments. You'll focus on improving latency, throughput, and cost efficiency across the full serving stack, from model architecture to custom kernels and orchestration. The position emphasizes building high-performance systems and tooling to enable rapid, reliable deployment of AI models at scale.

ElevenLabs United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Research Associate in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing

This role involves developing and applying cutting-edge NLP and machine learning techniques to study online disinformation and build an AI-powered chatbot for stakeholders such as journalists and policymakers. The researcher will work within European-funded projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to high-impact publications and real-world policy tools. A strong emphasis is placed on translating technical findings into practical outputs and engaging with non-technical stakeholders.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

Contract

Research Assistant in Machine Learning for Epidemiology

This role involves developing and evaluating machine learning models to predict Strep A outbreaks using real-world datasets. You will collaborate with clinicians and an engineering team to create a tool that can provide early warnings and help protect public health.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £32 pa

Contract Part-time

Research Assistant in Machine Learning and Quantitative Finance

The role involves conducting research at the intersection of machine learning and quantitative finance, focusing on large-scale financial datasets and quantitative modelling. The post holder will work under the supervision of Professors Álvaro Cartea and Mihai Cucuringu, contributing to the development and empirical evaluation of new research methodologies and preparing research outputs for publication.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa

On-site Contract

Research Fellow for Hardware Accelerated AI Custom Computing

The role involves conducting advanced research in hardware-accelerated custom computing, specifically contributing to the RIGOLETTO project, a European initiative developing an open RISC-V platform for software-defined vehicles. You will work with academic and industrial partners, focusing on FPGA design, CPU architectures, and RISC-V design/prototyping.

Queen's University Belfast Belfast, United Kingdom £42 – £51 pa

On-site Contract

Research Engineer, Machine Learning (Reinforcement Learning)

This role involves advancing reinforcement learning in large language models, focusing on developing agentic systems for computer use, code generation, and reasoning. The engineer will build scalable RL infrastructure, design training environments, and collaborate across research and engineering to implement safety and performance improvements at scale.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £260,000 – £630,000 pa

Research Engineer, Machine Learning (RL Velocity)

This role involves building and optimizing the machine learning infrastructure that supports Anthropic’s reinforcement learning research. You'll work closely with researchers to improve training efficiency, debug performance bottlenecks, and develop tooling that accelerates model development. The position focuses on high-leverage platform improvements that scale across the entire research team.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £370,000 – £630,000 pa

Research Advisor - Human Frontier Collective (UK)

This role involves providing expert-level consultancy and strategic input to shape the development and evaluation of advanced generative AI systems. As a Research Advisor in the Human Frontier Collective, you'll collaborate on high-impact research, contribute to technical publications, and help design frameworks that translate domain expertise into AI model evaluation. The position offers flexible, part-time engagement with an interdisciplinary network of top-tier researchers and professionals.

Scale AI United Kingdom £300 pa

Remote Contract Part-time

Senior Research Associate / Research Associate, AI for Environmental Resilience

This role involves contributing to cutting-edge AI research for environmental resilience, specifically in weather and climate forecasting. The post holder will collaborate with leading researchers to develop next-generation AI models, support decision-making, and produce high-quality research outputs.

The Alan Turing Institute London, United Kingdom £45 – £58 pa

Permanent

AI Research Engineer

This role involves building, evaluating, and improving AI systems across large language models, agentic workflows, and computer vision. You'll work closely with engineering and product teams to develop robust AI solutions for financial crime compliance, with significant ownership over AI development and the chance to influence product direction.

Rise Technical Recruitment London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £120,000 pa