Contribute to original research (TRL 2+) in the cutting edge of areas of AI and ML such as agentic AI, MCP, generative AI, verifiable AI, neuro-symbolic AI, reinforcement learning, AI + quantum computing, and disseminate research through publications in reputable journals and conferences
Support industrial R&D projects on cutting edge AI as — building on existing work and advancing techniques, understanding and application and developing IP that can be commercialised in the future
Partner with industry and academic researchers to turn theoretical breakthroughs into practical applications that solve real problems
Collaborate with technologists from other areas such as quantum computing, 5G, IoT, and immersive technologies
Help in developing AI/ML strategy, both within our research agenda and internally Digital Catapult, ensuring teams understand where the technology is headed
Build relationships with academic and industry partners while contributing to R&D proposals for bodies like Innovate UK, Horizon Europe and EPSRC
Consult with SMEs and corporate clients as an expert in the cutting edge of AI

Requirements

Evidence of independent research in AI/ML with deep knowledge of current techniques and where the field is moving
Experience contributing to or developing R&D proposals for funding
Proven ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively
Comfortable with presenting complex technical work to varied audiences at a range of technical levels - ability to translate between academic research language and industrial needs, making complex concepts accessible to different audiences
Experience using standard AI/ML tooling, platforms and architectures to develop proofs of concept or demonstrations
Industry experience highly desirable
Experience translating research outcomes into commercialisable IP highly desirable
Experience in the energy, creative and telecoms sector desirable

Benefits

We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
Discretionary company bonus
4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
Life insurance 4x salary;
Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIMLagentic AIgenerative AIreinforcement learningquantum computingneuro-symbolic AIMCPR&D proposalsproofs of concept

Soft Skills

independent researchprioritizationpresentation skillscommunicationcollaborationrelationship buildingtranslation of complex conceptsproject managementconsultationstrategic thinking