Senior Data Scientist

The Role The Applied Research Centre (ARC) is a team based at The Turing which focuses on delivering real-world impact to enhance the security of the nation. It enables the UK’s security community to draw on the very best of academia to achieve high impact solutions to the most pressing challenges in the field. This team works with our partners from across UK Government to turn their data challenges into research questions. We apply cutting-edge research from Deep Learning and related fields to client problems in a readable, reliable, and reproducible fashion. We present conclusions of research and analysis to the research community and partners through presentations, research papers and demonstrations. ARC Data Scientists understand the latest breakthroughs in Deep Learning and AI, and work to apply them to Defence and Security challenges. Your Profile The successful candidate will have experience in a field with use of both computer programming and advanced statistical or numerical methods, evidenced by a PhD degree or equivalent professional experience. Fluency in modern programming languages used in data science and one or more established deep learning libraries (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow, Jax) is required. Successful candidates will also have practical experience or demonstrable interest in Deep Learning, experience leading a project to successful conclusion and be able to manage, structure and analyse research data. 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 • Provide local technical project management and leadership for research projects, ensuring successful outcomes. • Develop new projects in conjunction with senior ARC staff and ARC partners. • Present, disseminate and explain our work via presentations, reports and workshops Please see our job portal for a full breakdown of the role. Closing date for applications: Monday 30 November 2025 at 23:59 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 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute 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.