Latest researcher Jobs

Researcher, Safety Training

This senior researcher role focuses on advancing AI safety through cutting-edge research and implementation. You will set research directions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure OpenAI's models are robust, safe, and aligned with ethical standards.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Researcher, Recursive Self-Improvement Safety

This role involves conducting research and developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with advanced AI capabilities, particularly focusing on recursive self-improvement. Responsibilities include designing and implementing risk assessment tools, automated auditing, and scalable oversight practices to ensure AI systems remain safe and aligned with human values.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Researcher in Probabilistic Machine Learning for AI Governence

This role involves leading research on Bayesian methods for AI evaluation and monitoring, publishing findings, developing open-source software, and guiding research assistants and students. The position is based in the Bayesian Governance Lab at the University of Oxford, focusing on dynamic AI systems and their governance.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £49 – £59 pa

Contract

Senior Security Researcher

This role involves researching emerging threats in generative AI systems, including prompt injection, poisoning, and extraction attacks. The candidate will investigate attacker tradecraft, provide actionable feedback on product performance, and collaborate with machine learning and product teams. Work includes both rapid prototyping and open-ended research to enhance AI-driven cyber resilience.

Darktrace London, UB8 1LQ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Security Researcher - Agent Workflow

This role involves researching and prototyping agentic AI workflows within cybersecurity, exploring how autonomous systems can enhance threat detection and response. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and machine learning teams to translate innovative concepts into functional prototypes. The position emphasizes open-ended research, deep product understanding, and applying generative AI to real-world security challenges.

Darktrace Cambridge, CB2 3BJ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Vulnerability Researcher

Develop automated tools for large-scale data analysis, perform vulnerability research, reverse engineer exploits, and support threat intelligence efforts. Collaborate across teams to reproduce vulnerabilities and publish findings. Work on cutting-edge security challenges involving malware, infrastructure, and zero-day exploits.

CrowdStrike Germany

Remote Permanent

Sr. Vulnerability Researcher

Develop automated tools for large-scale data analysis, vulnerability research, and exploit development. Investigate 0-day and n-day vulnerabilities by analyzing patches, malware, and system logs. Collaborate across teams to support threat intelligence and publish findings in blogs or conferences.

CrowdStrike

Remote Permanent

Reader in Artificial Intelligence

The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in perception and action, and teaching courses at undergraduate and master's levels. The successful candidate will supervise student projects and contribute to high-impact application domains like robotics, health, and the environment.

The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom £63 – £78 pa

On-site Permanent

Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in perception and action, and teaching undergraduate and master's level courses. The successful candidate will join a top-ranked institution with strong support for research and collaboration.

The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom £50 – £61 pa

Permanent

Senior AI Engineer

Design and implement end-to-end AI/ML systems using generative AI, LLMs, and agentic frameworks to extract insights from biomedical literature and data. Focus on production-grade reliability, model quality, and collaboration with product and engineering teams to deliver user-facing features. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

Causaly London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Agentic Workflows

Design and build scalable web applications and API services for a biomedical knowledge platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern fullstack technologies. Collaborate with product and research teams to deliver features across the development lifecycle. Work with graph databases, full-text search, and cloud infrastructure in a high-impact AI environment.

Causaly London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Fellow in Responsible AI Translation

This role involves translating technical AI research into policy advice for government, industry, and the public. The post holder will work on agentic and physical AI systems, convene roundtables with senior stakeholders, and represent RAi UK at policy events.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa

Contract

Technical Deployment Lead

Lead end-to-end technical delivery of custom AI agent solutions for enterprise clients in regulated industries, managing product scoping, stakeholder engagement, and deployment execution. Translate business objectives into technical roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional teams, and define measurable impact while navigating compliance and organizational complexity. Help build scalable deployment playbooks and feed real-world insights back into product and research.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £165,000 – £230,000 pa

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

Manager, Technical Deployment

This role involves managing a team of Technical Deployment Leads (TDLs) in the Financial Services sector, ensuring high-quality delivery of AI solutions, and building strong relationships with executive stakeholders. Responsibilities include hiring, developing team members, managing customer engagements, and setting technical and operational standards.

Anthropic London, United Kingdom £255,000 – £325,000 pa