Latest Research Scientist Jobs

Lead Genomic Data Scientist - Cancer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London)

Leads cancer genome analysis and interpretation projects within a research environment, providing technical and scientific leadership. Manages a high-performing team while driving end-to-end genomic analysis, tool benchmarking, and best practice development. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver tailored bioinformatics solutions for researchers and industrial partners.

Genomics England Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom £71,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Applied Scientist - Senior / Principal

This role involves developing AI-driven physical foundation models to solve complex engineering challenges in domains like aerospace, energy, and semiconductors. You'll translate physics-based problems into mathematical formulations and build scalable machine learning models—particularly using deep learning and probabilistic methods—for high-fidelity simulation. The position emphasizes research ownership, collaboration with engineers and customers, and publishing impactful work.

PhysicsX United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Data Scientist, Fleet Operations

This role involves using operational research, causal inference, and experimental design to extract actionable insights from complex fleet data, improving the efficiency and strategy of on-road testing for autonomous vehicles. The Data Scientist will develop frameworks to synthesise vehicle performance and scheduling data, and create robust methodologies to optimise fleet operations. The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making over black-box modelling, with a focus on real-world experimentation and statistical rigour.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Data Scientist (Analytics), London

As a Data Scientist at Isomorphic Labs, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to analyze business intelligence data, implement telemetry, and design key metrics to optimize the drug design process. Your role involves providing actionable insights to drive decision-making and improve the efficiency of the drug discovery engine.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist in Delivery, you will work closely with Simulation Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and customers to solve complex engineering and physics challenges. Your responsibilities include pre-processing and analyzing data, developing deep learning models, and designing scalable data pipelines. You will also travel to customer sites globally to collaborate on-site and ensure the practical application of AI models.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist, Model Systems

The role involves developing and optimising robust mono- and co-culture models using human primary cells for high-throughput functional genomics studies in fibrotic disease. The scientist will automate perturbation screens, apply multimodal readouts including transcriptomics and proteomics, and work closely with cross-functional teams in a tech-driven biotech environment. Key responsibilities include assay development, imaging analysis, and integration of new technologies to advance target discovery.

Relation Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Data Scientist (Platform Development)

This role involves building and shaping data science pipelines and platforms, developing algorithms for time series events, and maintaining data analysis processes. You will work closely with the core science team to generate insights from scientific data, ensuring that the data supports further research and projects.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Data Scientist, Antibody Design (12-month

This role involves supporting computational drug discovery and antibody design efforts, working closely with internal and external teams to evaluate and interpret computationally generated antibody candidates. The Data Scientist will contribute to multidisciplinary projects, extract insights from sequence and structural data, and help refine internal discovery strategies.

Relation Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Airport Capacity Planning Data Scientist

This role involves developing machine learning models and discrete event simulations to improve forecasting and operational planning using large-scale datasets. You'll identify operational constraints, test 'what if?' scenarios, and translate technical insights into actionable recommendations for decision-makers. The work directly impacts real-world operations within a high-volume environment, focusing on predictive analytics and scenario modelling.

Datatech Middlesex, London, UB8 3QX, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Scientist

This role involves designing and deploying Generative AI and LLM-based solutions for synthetic data generation and data augmentation. You will work closely with Product and Engineering to take models from experimentation to production, ensuring data quality and reliability, and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Senior Data Scientist

As a Senior Data Scientist at Faculty AI, you will lead high-impact AI projects, define data science approaches, and mentor junior colleagues. You will work closely with major pharma firms and academic research centers to develop AI solutions that optimize the research and commercialization of life-changing therapies, ensuring high-quality delivery and building strong client relationships.

Faculty AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

This role involves leading research in privacy-preserving generative AI, focusing on techniques like differential privacy, federated learning, and secure inference. The scientist will design and validate machine learning models, translate research into deployable systems, and contribute to publications and collaborations within a multi-partner environment. Emphasis is placed on responsible AI, reproducibility, and mentoring junior team members.

Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £81,322 – £112,488 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Principal AI scientist - Perm- UK

This role involves leading the scientific design and validation of AI-powered assessment and learning solutions, working closely with product and engineering teams to translate advanced research into production-ready systems. The Principal AI Scientist will shape methodology, ensure fairness and scalability, and act as a scientific authority within the organization.

Infused Solutions United Kingdom £110,000 – £125,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Team / Research Leader (Translational Oncology), London

This role involves leading the development and execution of comprehensive translational strategies for Isomorphic Labs' oncology pipeline. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage a group of biologists, and ensure the successful transition of AI-designed drugs from preclinical to clinical stages, focusing on biomarker and patient selection strategies.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

This role involves developing and deploying custom machine learning and LLM-powered systems for customer feedback analysis, including fine-tuning, retrieval, summarisation, and agentic workflows. The scientist will lead experimentation, evaluation, and productionisation of models while mentoring team members and integrating cutting-edge AI research into real-world applications.

Chattermill London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent