Latest research Jobs

Research Engineer (LLM Performance), London

You will work on optimizing large language models for performance and scalability within a cutting-edge AI-driven drug discovery environment. The role involves implementing post-training methods, diagnosing bottlenecks in distributed systems, and deploying low-precision techniques to support real-world drug design applications. Collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams is central to translating novel AI methods into production-ready systems.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Research Scientist (Applied LLMs), London

A Research Scientist will focus on applying Large Language Models to drug discovery challenges, developing novel ML techniques and models that integrate with biological and chemical data. The role involves close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to advance AI-driven drug design. Work includes model development, experimentation, and scaling frameworks for predictive applications in a fast-paced research environment.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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 Assistant in Data Processing for AI-Enabled Tree Species Mapping

This role involves processing UAV-collected data to support AI-enabled tree species mapping, with responsibilities including orthophoto generation, dataset curation, and data quality assessment. The researcher will collaborate across disciplines to develop model-ready datasets and contribute to the evaluation of machine learning models for forest conservation. Work includes documentation for reports and publications within a 12-month, part-time project.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £32 – £33 pa

Contract Part-time

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 Engineer, Pretraining

This role involves conducting research and engineering to advance large language models, focusing on model architecture, optimization, and scalable training infrastructure. You'll work across the full stack—from low-level system optimizations to high-level model design—while contributing to scientific experiments and tooling. The position emphasizes collaboration, interpretability, and AI safety within a cohesive research team.

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

Research Engineer, Pretraining Scaling - London

This role involves owning critical parts of Anthropic's production pretraining pipeline for large language models, focusing on reliability, performance optimization, and debugging across hardware, networking, and training dynamics. The engineer will run experiments to improve training efficiency, respond to incidents during model launches, and collaborate closely with research and systems teams. It’s a high-impact, operational role blending deep technical engineering with empirical research in a fast-paced, safety-focused AI environment.

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

Research Engineer

As a Research Engineer at ElevenLabs, you will work on the cutting edge of audio AI, training and improving state-of-the-art models, and designing rigorous benchmarks to evaluate model performance. You will collaborate with a high-velocity, impact-driven team that values excellence and innovation.

ElevenLabs United Kingdom

Remote 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

Researcher, Frontier Risk Mitigations

This role involves identifying and mitigating emerging AI safety risks, developing new methodologies, and collaborating with experts across various domains to ensure the safety and alignment of OpenAI’s models. The researcher will play a critical role in defining best practices for AI safety and contributing to the company’s mission of building safe AGI.

OpenAI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Researcher / Associate

Researcher / AssociateExecutive Search & Leadership Advisory | Central London£55,000-£60,000 + Bonus + great bensFull-Time | Initially Office-Based | Hybrid Working (4 Days per Week in the Office Following Onboarding)An Opportunity to Build Something DifferentWe're partnered with a growing specialist...

Ferreira Young Recruitment London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Principal Research Scientist - AI Safety

Lead and shape the scientific research agenda for AI safety, focusing on large language models and safety-critical systems. Conduct high-impact research, publish in top-tier venues, and guide red-teaming and evaluation efforts in high-risk domains such as cybersecurity and CBRN. Mentor researchers and position the organisation as a thought leader in responsible AI development.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Research Engineer - Multimodal Generative Modelling

This role involves developing advanced multimodal generative models that enable natural, real-time conversational interactions by integrating text, voice, and video. The engineer will lead research and implementation of low-latency, emotionally expressive AI systems, working across pretraining, post-training, and production deployment. Key focus areas include neural codecs, diffusion models, and streaming architectures to enhance realism and interactivity in Synthesia's AI video platform.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Threat Researcher II - IRE, UK or ROU)

Investigate emerging malware and cyber threats to assess and enhance detection capabilities across the Falcon platform. Analyze threats across the full attack lifecycle, identify coverage gaps, and collaborate with engineering and data science teams to implement improvements using automation, AI, and machine learning. Support security validation programmes and respond to new threats with technical analysis and detection recommendations.

CrowdStrike Ireland

Remote

Senior Research Engineer - Data

This role focuses on building and enhancing large-scale data pipelines for generative AI models, working with vast amounts of video and audio data to improve model performance through data quality, curation, and feature extraction. The position bridges applied research, data engineering, and ML infrastructure, collaborating closely with model training teams to deliver high-impact datasets. It emphasizes ownership in shaping data strategy and infrastructure within a fast-moving AI research environment.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent