Walsh Employment | Senior Researcher

Walsh Employment

Slough

1 year ago

Applications closed

Our client combines research and industrial innovation to transform businesses and society. As part of a global R&D network, the business operates a multidisciplinary centre focused on advancing research and innovation with dedicated professionals achieving meaningful, human-centred outcomes. We are now seeking a Senior Researcher to join a global LLM-Augmented Software Transformation group, applying advanced research technologies to transform customer businesses across a diverse range of industries.

Senior Researcher LLM-Augmented Software Transformation

Slough

£50-55K plus bonus and excellent benefits package.

To be successful in this role:

You will be a confident and senior Researcher with proven expertise in machine learning, deep learning and AI, particularly in LLM and RAG technologies. You will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent postgraduate qualification in computer science or a related field, and have a strong research track record, including publications in top-tier conferences and journals. Other requirements for this role include:

Proficiency in Python/PyTorch and popular data science libraries, as well as development skills with Docker, Linux, GitHub/Gitlab, GPUs, and cloud services

A passion for software engineering with the ability to write clean code

Experience in leading research collaboration projects with tangible outcomes

Able to propose research topics by exploring potential future business opportunities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Candidates with knowledge of LLM Agents and/or Graph ML would be of particular interest

Job role and responsibilities:

As a Senior Researcher, you will revolutionise customer businesses through various software development initiatives, including AI system development and software modernisation.

Conducting research and development in LLM-Augmented software engineering, leading and participating in pioneering projects focused on software transformation and automation.

Providing technical leadership and collaborating with Fujitsu Global R&D teams to develop novel software development technologies in the generative AI era, with research outputs expected to be published in top conferences and contribute to Fujitsus business advancements.

Mentoring interns and junior researchers to foster a culture of learning and innovation.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance (subsidised)

Pension Plan

Life insurance

Income Protection

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