Senior Data Scientist - ARC

The Role We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Applied Research Centre (ARC) and help shape how cutting-edge AI and Deep Learning are applied across Defence & National Security. This role is all about tackling meaningful, real-world challenges with creativity and rigour; working closely with government partners to unpack complex problems, explore emerging technologies, and develop proof-of-concept solutions that make a genuine impact. You’ll work across diverse data types, lead exploratory research projects and turn academic breakthroughs into practical, reproducible outcomes. As a senior member of the team, you’ll help set the technical standard within ARC, support colleagues’ development and contribute to building new project opportunities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy experimentation and want to work where your skills genuinely influence national-level decision making, this is the role for you. Your Profile We’re looking for someone who’s genuinely excited by the possibilities of Deep Learning and AI, not just in theory, but in how these tools can solve real, high-stakes problems. You’ll bring strong experience in applying advanced algorithms or a deep academic foundation in the field, along with fluency in modern programming languages like Python and hands-on familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Someone who writes clean, reproducible code, thinks rigorously and isn’t afraid to explore new domains or tackle exploratory projects where the path isn’t always clear. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, communicates complex ideas with clarity and has experience leading projects or supporting others’ development. You’re comfortable making informed decisions, adapting quickly, and engaging directly with partners to refine their challenges into workable research questions. Above all, you bring curiosity, initiative and a commitment to high standards and be able to balance technical excellence with real-world impact while contributing positively to ARC’s culture and mission. Main Duties • Understand the problems of the Turing’s partners and develop appropriate approaches to solving these problems • Apply state-of-the-art Deep Learning and Data Science techniques emerging from the Institute, broader academia and industry to problems faced by the ARC partners • Perform rigorous investigations into new algorithms and applications, providing consultancy to inform our Partners’ decisions and developing high-quality proof-of-concept outputs which can be deployed in real-world situations • Design and carry out rigorous experimentation and development with some guidance from Senior and Principal staff, both alone and in small teams • Present, disseminate and explain our work via presentations, reports, and workshops • Work at pace, in a highly collaborative environment, using industry standard tooling for testing, version control and collaboration to create software artifacts that can be shared with Turing’s partners. • Contribute to a culture of technical excellence within the Institute, for example by leading sessions for internal reading groups. • Provide local technical project management and leadership for research projects, ensuring successful outcomes. Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role. Closing date for applications: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 23:59 (London, UK GMT) Terms and Conditions This full-time post is a maternity cover offered on a fixed term basis for 9 months. The annual salary is £54,612 - £62,381. We also offer excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute As this role may require Security Check (SC) clearance, you are required to include the following information as part of your cover letter: • Your current nationality • Your nationality at birth • Other nationality (include dual nationality if applicable) • Confirmation that you have been residing in the UK for the past 5 years (if you haven’t, please provide details of where you resided, when and the reason) Please note, if these details are not provided, we will be unable to progress with your application. The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview. Application Procedure If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button. It will redirect you to The Alan Turing Institute jobs portal, where you can find more information and a full job description for this role. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please email recruitment@turing.ac.uk Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability. The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.