(Urgent) Machine Learning Applied Researcher...

Job Description

Machine Learning Applied Researcher – Diffusion Models & Materials

Location: London Lab (5 days a week with some hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £65,000–£90,000

Experience: Recent PhD graduate or 1–2 years industry experience

A well-funded London-based startup operating at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, and 3D rendering is hiring an Applied Machine Learning Researcher. The team is building next-generation tools that use image-based methods to capture and reproduce the physical properties of real-world materials — with applications spanning VFX, gaming, and digital content production.

This role focuses on using image generation and diffusion models to predict the physical properties of real-world materials – helping to redefine how digital assets are created and understood.

What you'll be working on

• Developing custom diffusion models trained on a proprietary dataset
  
• Fine-tuning and adapting foundation models (e.g. CLIP, SAM, Stable Diffusion)
  
• Building task-specific models for segmentation, classification, and prediction
  
• Designing modular architectures that combine pre-trained and custom components
  
• Collaborating with data capture and engineering teams to shape end-to-end pipelines
  
• Staying current with advances in diffusion models, vision transformers, and multimodal learning
  
  What we’re looking for
  
  
• A recent PhD (or equivalent experience) in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or a related field
  
• Experience across 3D graphics, rendering, or materials/textures is required
  
• Experience implementing and training diffusion or generative image models
  
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
  
• Understanding of transfer learning, computer vision, and image processing techniques
  
• Ability to translate complex research into scalable, production-ready solutions
  
  Why join this team
  
  
• Work with a unique, high-quality dataset trusted by top-tier content creators
  
• Tackle high-impact technical challenges in an area with strong commercial demand
  
• Shape next-generation 3D content tools from the ground up
  
• Join a collaborative, research-driven culture with strong ties to creative industries
  
  Interested?
  
  Apply below!