Latest Research Scientist Jobs

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Senior AI Engineer

This role involves leading a two-year R&D project to develop emotionally responsive virtual humans for soft-skills training. Responsibilities include setting technical direction, building AI systems that perceive and respond naturally, and collaborating across multiple disciplines to turn research into a reliable product.

Bodyswaps London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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Business Development Manager – New Business Sales

Drive new business acquisition for an AI-powered computational imaging software company, focusing on scientific and industrial markets. Engage in technical sales discussions, lead customer evaluations, and build long-term relationships while collaborating closely with technical teams to solve complex imaging challenges.

SenseAI Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Hybrid 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

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/Engineer - Multimodal AI & LLM

Research Scientist / Research Engineer - Multimodal AI & Large Language ModelsLocation: LondonSalary: £(phone number removed) per annum + permanent benefits + bonusJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-siteAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with an innovative research organisation at the forefront of...

Adecco London, United Kingdom

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

Research Engineer/Research Scientist – Model Transparency

This role involves researching and developing methods to ensure the reliability of AI system evaluations and monitoring, particularly as models become more complex and less transparent. You will work on projects like creating chain-of-thought monitorability benchmarks and collaborating with leading AI labs and government officials to inform policy and safety practices.

AI Security Institute London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Senior Research Scientist - AI Safety Evaluations

Why Faculty?We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about...

Faculty London, United Kingdom

Permanent

Founding Research Scientist / Research Engineer

Founding Research Scientist / Research EngineerAvanti is working with an early-stage frontier AI lab who are building AI that deeply understands people. They’re developing the missing layer between people and foundation models, enabling AI systems to develop a richer understanding...

Avanti London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £300,000 pa

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

Data Scientist

Work on advanced data science problems using Bayesian inference, probabilistic modelling, and machine learning within a research-driven environment. Develop proprietary tools and contribute to both client projects and core technology, with opportunities to collaborate with academic partners and shape scientific direction.

JobHeron Brockwell Park, London, SE24 9BJ, United Kingdom £54,000 – £58,000 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

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