Principal Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

Company: Searchability
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

  • Up to £80k DoE plus package
  • London location – circa 3 days on site
  • Active SC and eDV eligibility required
  • Senior technical leadership role with strategic influence across multiple R&D programmes

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. They operate a small, well-funded research group embedded in a rapidly expanding area of the business, with a strong focus on innovation and customer-driven R&D. As part of continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Principal Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher to provide leadership and strategic direction.

THE BENEFITS:

  • Tiered clearance bonus
  • Leadership role in a growing, well-funded R&D function
  • Opportunity to shape strategy and future research direction
  • Work on high-impact, technically challenging problems
  • Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs

THE PRINCIPAL DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

In this role, you will act as a technical and strategic leader across multiple data science and machine learning research initiatives. You will act as a first point of contact for external stakeholders, guide project selection and direction, and provide leadership across the team. Alongside hands-on technical input where required, you will mentor others and help shape the long-term research roadmap.

PRINCIPAL DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Extensive experience in data science and machine learning R&D
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects or portfolios
  • Strong stakeholder and customer engagement experience
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to guide research direction
  • Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility

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Posted: October 11th, 2026