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Research Scientist – Knowledge & Semantics

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)

Job-Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus

Eligible candidates must hold sole British citizenship and be eligible for UK SC Clearance

We’re working with a world-class defence technology powerhouse that’s rapidly expanding its footprint in AI, graph learning, and semantic reasoning—and they’re looking for a hands-on research scientist to lead their Knowledge & Semantics team.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of applied AI with a team of researchers solving problems in NLP, knowledge graphs, graph ML, and LLM applications—all with real-world impact in national security and defence. If you're excited about predictive graph learning, symbolic AI, and leading innovative R&D in close partnership with academia, this could be the career-defining role you’ve been waiting for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cutting-edge R&D across NLP, graph ML, and semantic reasoning
• Drive proposal writing and secure funding for innovative research in the defence space
• Collaborate with other AI and ML teams across BAE’s national innovation programmes
• Develop prototypes, present research outcomes, and contribute to cross-functional client delivery
• Act as technical lead across internal and customer-facing research projects
  
  
  

• PhD in AI/ML-related discipline with 4+ years’ postdoc or commercial research experience
• Track record of leading R&D teams (5+ developers) and delivering to defence or government customers
• Deep understanding of knowledge graphs, text mining, NLP, and/or graph neural networks
• Strong Python development skills and proficiency with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Proven experience applying ML to real-world problems and securing R&D funding (e.g. Dstl, EPSRC)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  
  

• Experience with graph ML libraries (e.g. PyTorch-Geometric, PyKeen), Neo4j, or Cypher
• Familiarity with knowledge representation, ontology design, or neuro-symbolic AI
• Prior delivery of LLM-based research projects or integration into operational systems
  
  
  

• Up to £70,000 base salary
• 10% company bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 10% matched
• 25 days annual leave + flexible options
• Private medical, dental, and life insurance
• Career-defining research and IP generation opportunities
  
  
  

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