Convergent Research, LLC seeks an entrepreneurial Software Engineer to own the software systems for their multi-photon microscopy platform. The role involves maintaining and extending MATLAB-based software, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers and experimental neuroscientists. Candidates should have experience in software engineering for hardware, proficiency in Python, and knowledge of modular architectures. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a salary between £85,000 and £100,000, alongside generous benefits.
May 29, 2026
Full time
Convergent Research, LLC seeks an entrepreneurial Software Engineer to own the software systems for their multi-photon microscopy platform. The role involves maintaining and extending MATLAB-based software, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers and experimental neuroscientists. Candidates should have experience in software engineering for hardware, proficiency in Python, and knowledge of modular architectures. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a salary between £85,000 and £100,000, alongside generous benefits.
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: EIT is seeking a strategic and hands on Head of Application Integration Services (AIS), to shape and deliver the enterprise application and integration landscape at EIT. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for the strategy, prioritisation, design, and delivery of business critical systems, supporting central operations such as Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Facilities, and enabling EIT's growth beyond the scale up phase to an organisation of 5,000+ employees. With a strong emphasis on Oracle first, cloud native platforms, you will lead a blended function of internal teams and Tier 1 system integrators, ensuring that applications and data platforms are secure, scalable, interoperable, and fit for the future. Your Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and execute the AIS strategy, roadmap, and delivery priorities. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Systems and Functional Leads, providing mentorship, training, and clear direction. Establish and continuously improve frameworks, policies, and governance for application development and integration. Set standards for API management, data integration, and interoperability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner closely with business, IT, and research leaders to capture requirements and shape solutions. Support senior leadership in evaluating, selecting, and implementing enterprise systems aligned to organisational need. Lead effective programme governance, reporting, and communication across stakeholders and delivery partners. Technical Architecture & Delivery Oversee the design and delivery of cloud native application architectures within an Oracle first ecosystem. Ensure robust integration across ERP, CRM, PLM, core data platforms, and specialist applications. Provide clear technical direction while enabling teams to deliver effectively. Operational Excellence & Risk Management Ensure high availability, performance, and security of live integration services. Lead a strong "in life" support and continuous improvement model. Identify and mitigate risks relating to data integrity, system performance, and regulatory compliance. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Demonstrable experience successfully leading application integration initiatives within an enterprise environment Exceptional people leadership skills, with experience developing and scaling delivery teams. Strong experience managing complex product and system backlogs across multiple business domains. Demonstrated success delivering against structured delivery lifecycles and governance frameworks. Experience with leading cloud based enterprise platforms (e.g. Oracle Fusion, OCI, Salesforce, Atlassian). Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Deep experience with Oracle cloud-based solutions (Fusion, AnalyticsData Platform, Supply Chain, Oracle Integration Cloud, etc.) Experience within research and innovation environments. Scaleup experience - building teamsthattakeorganisationsto the next level. Anunderstanding of data governance, security protocols, and regulatory compliancewithin a scientificenvironment. Role specific qualifications (e.g.SAFe,TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, etc.). Salary: Dependent on experience + Travel allowance + bonus Once onboarded, you can enjoy and opt into the following benefits: Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan Employee discounts Electric car scheme Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Planning Neurodiversity support including advice and assessments Coaching & Therapy services
May 29, 2026
Full time
Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: EIT is seeking a strategic and hands on Head of Application Integration Services (AIS), to shape and deliver the enterprise application and integration landscape at EIT. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for the strategy, prioritisation, design, and delivery of business critical systems, supporting central operations such as Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Facilities, and enabling EIT's growth beyond the scale up phase to an organisation of 5,000+ employees. With a strong emphasis on Oracle first, cloud native platforms, you will lead a blended function of internal teams and Tier 1 system integrators, ensuring that applications and data platforms are secure, scalable, interoperable, and fit for the future. Your Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and execute the AIS strategy, roadmap, and delivery priorities. Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Systems and Functional Leads, providing mentorship, training, and clear direction. Establish and continuously improve frameworks, policies, and governance for application development and integration. Set standards for API management, data integration, and interoperability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner closely with business, IT, and research leaders to capture requirements and shape solutions. Support senior leadership in evaluating, selecting, and implementing enterprise systems aligned to organisational need. Lead effective programme governance, reporting, and communication across stakeholders and delivery partners. Technical Architecture & Delivery Oversee the design and delivery of cloud native application architectures within an Oracle first ecosystem. Ensure robust integration across ERP, CRM, PLM, core data platforms, and specialist applications. Provide clear technical direction while enabling teams to deliver effectively. Operational Excellence & Risk Management Ensure high availability, performance, and security of live integration services. Lead a strong "in life" support and continuous improvement model. Identify and mitigate risks relating to data integrity, system performance, and regulatory compliance. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Demonstrable experience successfully leading application integration initiatives within an enterprise environment Exceptional people leadership skills, with experience developing and scaling delivery teams. Strong experience managing complex product and system backlogs across multiple business domains. Demonstrated success delivering against structured delivery lifecycles and governance frameworks. Experience with leading cloud based enterprise platforms (e.g. Oracle Fusion, OCI, Salesforce, Atlassian). Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Deep experience with Oracle cloud-based solutions (Fusion, AnalyticsData Platform, Supply Chain, Oracle Integration Cloud, etc.) Experience within research and innovation environments. Scaleup experience - building teamsthattakeorganisationsto the next level. Anunderstanding of data governance, security protocols, and regulatory compliancewithin a scientificenvironment. Role specific qualifications (e.g.SAFe,TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, etc.). Salary: Dependent on experience + Travel allowance + bonus Once onboarded, you can enjoy and opt into the following benefits: Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan Employee discounts Electric car scheme Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family Planning Neurodiversity support including advice and assessments Coaching & Therapy services
About Meridial Meridial is a Focused Research Organisation (FRO) with a mission to bring connectomics into the living brain. We are building a platform for longitudinal, synapse resolution mapping of functional neural circuitry in preclinical models. Our aim is to deploy this platform for translational projects and improve drug development outcomes for disorders of the Central Nervous System. Meridial is a new not for profit FRO in the Convergent Research Ecosystem, powered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). About the role Meridial is seeking an entrepreneurial Software Engineer to take ownership of the software systems at the heart of our multi photon microscopy platform. This is a broad hands on role spanning hardware control, data acquisition, user interfaces, and analysis pipelines. You will work at the intersection of software and science, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers, experimental neuroscientists, and a growing data team. The near term priority is maintaining, debugging, and extending our existing MATLAB based microscope control software. Immediate goals include adding new experimental functionality, improving data handling, and developing real time analysis modules. You will need to learn the workings of a legacy system quickly, including by working with external contractors, and deploy solutions with an eye toward future fundamental improvements. Longer term, you will help define and drive the architectural evolution of the software stack, potentially including migration from MATLAB toward open source systems. As the company grows, there will also be opportunities to contribute to data architecture, offline scientific analysis pipelines, and web portals. This role will report to the Director of Engineering and work closely with experimentalists, with clear scope to grow into technical leadership of the software function. Key Responsibilities Own and evolve the microscope software stack, from low level hardware control to user interfaces and real time analysis layers Maintain, debug, and extend the existing MATLAB codebase as the near term priority, keeping experimental workflows unblocked Develop and maintain new interfaces for data acquisition, instrument control, and synchronisation across complex instrument subsystems Collaborate with FPGA engineering to define and implement software control and acquisition architectures Work across software and mechatronics boundaries - stages, robotic platforms, motion control, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance Build and evolve real time and offline image analysis pipelines supporting the full experimental workflow Work with the team to translate scientific requirements into robust software systems Contribute to longer term architectural evolution - modularising the stack, defining APIs, and evaluating migration pathways toward more scalable and maintainable systems Required Qualifications Strong background in software engineering for hardware integrated or instrumentation systems Experience with Python for data analysis and pipeline development Experience designing modular software architectures: layered systems, clean APIs, separation of concerns Experience interfacing software with hardware: data acquisition, control systems, synchronisation Ability to work across abstraction layers, from low level control to higher level application logic Strong debugging and problem solving skills across software, hardware, and system level interactions Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Genuine scientific curiosity - an interest in neuroscience, imaging, or the underlying biology is a real advantage Experience with scientific instrumentation, microscopy, or imaging systems Proficiency in systems level programming - Rust, C, or C++ - with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability Exposure to large scale or longitudinal data processing (e.g. volumetric or time series datasets) Experience refactoring or migrating software into modern architectures Familiarity with motion control, robotics, or kinematic systems Experience working with or alongside FPGA based systems Physical Demands Fine motor skills for operating computers and lab/instrumentation tools Position Type / Schedule Full time, 40 hours per week Lab location based in London or Cambridge - ability to travel to both preferred Work arrangement: Hybrid with expected regular onsite presence Salary: 85,000 - 100,000 GBP per year. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or company policy. We strive for a diverse, healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
May 29, 2026
Full time
About Meridial Meridial is a Focused Research Organisation (FRO) with a mission to bring connectomics into the living brain. We are building a platform for longitudinal, synapse resolution mapping of functional neural circuitry in preclinical models. Our aim is to deploy this platform for translational projects and improve drug development outcomes for disorders of the Central Nervous System. Meridial is a new not for profit FRO in the Convergent Research Ecosystem, powered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). About the role Meridial is seeking an entrepreneurial Software Engineer to take ownership of the software systems at the heart of our multi photon microscopy platform. This is a broad hands on role spanning hardware control, data acquisition, user interfaces, and analysis pipelines. You will work at the intersection of software and science, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers, experimental neuroscientists, and a growing data team. The near term priority is maintaining, debugging, and extending our existing MATLAB based microscope control software. Immediate goals include adding new experimental functionality, improving data handling, and developing real time analysis modules. You will need to learn the workings of a legacy system quickly, including by working with external contractors, and deploy solutions with an eye toward future fundamental improvements. Longer term, you will help define and drive the architectural evolution of the software stack, potentially including migration from MATLAB toward open source systems. As the company grows, there will also be opportunities to contribute to data architecture, offline scientific analysis pipelines, and web portals. This role will report to the Director of Engineering and work closely with experimentalists, with clear scope to grow into technical leadership of the software function. Key Responsibilities Own and evolve the microscope software stack, from low level hardware control to user interfaces and real time analysis layers Maintain, debug, and extend the existing MATLAB codebase as the near term priority, keeping experimental workflows unblocked Develop and maintain new interfaces for data acquisition, instrument control, and synchronisation across complex instrument subsystems Collaborate with FPGA engineering to define and implement software control and acquisition architectures Work across software and mechatronics boundaries - stages, robotic platforms, motion control, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance Build and evolve real time and offline image analysis pipelines supporting the full experimental workflow Work with the team to translate scientific requirements into robust software systems Contribute to longer term architectural evolution - modularising the stack, defining APIs, and evaluating migration pathways toward more scalable and maintainable systems Required Qualifications Strong background in software engineering for hardware integrated or instrumentation systems Experience with Python for data analysis and pipeline development Experience designing modular software architectures: layered systems, clean APIs, separation of concerns Experience interfacing software with hardware: data acquisition, control systems, synchronisation Ability to work across abstraction layers, from low level control to higher level application logic Strong debugging and problem solving skills across software, hardware, and system level interactions Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Genuine scientific curiosity - an interest in neuroscience, imaging, or the underlying biology is a real advantage Experience with scientific instrumentation, microscopy, or imaging systems Proficiency in systems level programming - Rust, C, or C++ - with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability Exposure to large scale or longitudinal data processing (e.g. volumetric or time series datasets) Experience refactoring or migrating software into modern architectures Familiarity with motion control, robotics, or kinematic systems Experience working with or alongside FPGA based systems Physical Demands Fine motor skills for operating computers and lab/instrumentation tools Position Type / Schedule Full time, 40 hours per week Lab location based in London or Cambridge - ability to travel to both preferred Work arrangement: Hybrid with expected regular onsite presence Salary: 85,000 - 100,000 GBP per year. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or company policy. We strive for a diverse, healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
About Meridial Meridial is a Focused Research Organisation (FRO) with a mission to bring connectomics into the living brain. We are building a platform for longitudinal, synapse-resolution mapping of functional neural circuitry in preclinical models. Our aim is to deploy this platform for translational projects and improve drug development outcomes for disorders of the Central Nervous System. Meridial is a new not-for-profit FRO in the Convergent Research Ecosystem, powered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). About the role Meridial is seeking an entrepreneurial Software Engineer to take ownership of the software systems at the heart of our multi-photon microscopy platform. This is a broad hands on role spanning hardware control, data acquisition, user interfaces, and analysis pipelines. You will work at the intersection of software and science, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers, experimental neuroscientists, and a growing data team. The near-term priority is maintaining, debugging, and extending our existing MATLAB-based microscope control software. Immediate goals include adding new experimental functionality, improving data handling, and developing real time analysis modules. You will need to learn the workings of a legacy system quickly, including by working with external contractors, and deploy solutions with an eye toward future fundamental improvements. Longer term, you will help define and drive the architectural evolution of the software stack, potentially including migration from MATLAB toward open source systems. As the company grows, there will also be opportunities to contribute to data architecture, offline scientific analysis pipelines, and web portals. This role will report to the Director of Engineering and work closely with experimentalists, with clear scope to grow into technical leadership of the software function. Key Responsibilities Own and evolve the microscope software stack, from low-level hardware control to user interfaces and real-time analysis layers Maintain, debug, and extend the existing MATLAB codebase as the near-term priority, keeping experimental workflows unblocked Develop and maintain new interfaces for data acquisition, instrument control, and synchronisation across complex instrument subsystems Collaborate with FPGA engineering to define and implement software control and acquisition architectures Work across software and mechatronics boundaries - stages, robotic platforms, motion control, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance Build and evolve real-time and offline image analysis pipelines supporting the full experimental workflow Work with the team to translate scientific requirements into robust software systems Contribute to longer-term architectural evolution - modularising the stack, defining APIs, and evaluating migration pathways toward more scalable and maintainable systems Required Qualifications Strong background in software engineering for hardware-integrated or instrumentation systems Experience with Python for data analysis and pipeline development Experience designing modular software architectures: layered systems, clean APIs, separation of concerns Experience interfacing software with hardware: data acquisition, control systems, synchronisation Ability to work across abstraction layers, from low-level control to higher-level application logic Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across software, hardware, and system-level interactions Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Genuine scientific curiosity - an interest in neuroscience, imaging, or the underlying biology is a real advantage Experience with scientific instrumentation, microscopy, or imaging systems Proficiency in systems level programming - Rust, C, or C++ - with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability Exposure to large-scale or longitudinal data processing (e.g. volumetric or time-series datasets) Experience refactoring or migrating software into modern architectures Familiarity with motion control, robotics, or kinematic systems Experience working with or alongside FPGA-based systems Physical Demands Fine motor skills for operating computers and lab/instrumentation tools Position Type / Schedule Full-time, 40 hours/week Lab location based in London or Cambridge - ability to travel to both preferred Work arrangement: Hybrid with expected regular onsite presence Additional Information Application materials: CV/resume + cover letter + 2 references For exceptional candidates, we will consider sponsoring visas and supporting relocation Compensation: competitive salary commensurate with experience Generous Benefits will be communicated in interviews £85,000 - £100,000 a year We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or company policy. We strive for a diverse, healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
May 29, 2026
Full time
About Meridial Meridial is a Focused Research Organisation (FRO) with a mission to bring connectomics into the living brain. We are building a platform for longitudinal, synapse-resolution mapping of functional neural circuitry in preclinical models. Our aim is to deploy this platform for translational projects and improve drug development outcomes for disorders of the Central Nervous System. Meridial is a new not-for-profit FRO in the Convergent Research Ecosystem, powered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). About the role Meridial is seeking an entrepreneurial Software Engineer to take ownership of the software systems at the heart of our multi-photon microscopy platform. This is a broad hands on role spanning hardware control, data acquisition, user interfaces, and analysis pipelines. You will work at the intersection of software and science, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers, experimental neuroscientists, and a growing data team. The near-term priority is maintaining, debugging, and extending our existing MATLAB-based microscope control software. Immediate goals include adding new experimental functionality, improving data handling, and developing real time analysis modules. You will need to learn the workings of a legacy system quickly, including by working with external contractors, and deploy solutions with an eye toward future fundamental improvements. Longer term, you will help define and drive the architectural evolution of the software stack, potentially including migration from MATLAB toward open source systems. As the company grows, there will also be opportunities to contribute to data architecture, offline scientific analysis pipelines, and web portals. This role will report to the Director of Engineering and work closely with experimentalists, with clear scope to grow into technical leadership of the software function. Key Responsibilities Own and evolve the microscope software stack, from low-level hardware control to user interfaces and real-time analysis layers Maintain, debug, and extend the existing MATLAB codebase as the near-term priority, keeping experimental workflows unblocked Develop and maintain new interfaces for data acquisition, instrument control, and synchronisation across complex instrument subsystems Collaborate with FPGA engineering to define and implement software control and acquisition architectures Work across software and mechatronics boundaries - stages, robotic platforms, motion control, inverse kinematics, and collision avoidance Build and evolve real-time and offline image analysis pipelines supporting the full experimental workflow Work with the team to translate scientific requirements into robust software systems Contribute to longer-term architectural evolution - modularising the stack, defining APIs, and evaluating migration pathways toward more scalable and maintainable systems Required Qualifications Strong background in software engineering for hardware-integrated or instrumentation systems Experience with Python for data analysis and pipeline development Experience designing modular software architectures: layered systems, clean APIs, separation of concerns Experience interfacing software with hardware: data acquisition, control systems, synchronisation Ability to work across abstraction layers, from low-level control to higher-level application logic Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across software, hardware, and system-level interactions Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field Genuine scientific curiosity - an interest in neuroscience, imaging, or the underlying biology is a real advantage Experience with scientific instrumentation, microscopy, or imaging systems Proficiency in systems level programming - Rust, C, or C++ - with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability Exposure to large-scale or longitudinal data processing (e.g. volumetric or time-series datasets) Experience refactoring or migrating software into modern architectures Familiarity with motion control, robotics, or kinematic systems Experience working with or alongside FPGA-based systems Physical Demands Fine motor skills for operating computers and lab/instrumentation tools Position Type / Schedule Full-time, 40 hours/week Lab location based in London or Cambridge - ability to travel to both preferred Work arrangement: Hybrid with expected regular onsite presence Additional Information Application materials: CV/resume + cover letter + 2 references For exceptional candidates, we will consider sponsoring visas and supporting relocation Compensation: competitive salary commensurate with experience Generous Benefits will be communicated in interviews £85,000 - £100,000 a year We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or company policy. We strive for a diverse, healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.
Location : Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Benefits : They want all employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring employees are paid fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026. They may extend the closing date, however, please apply as soon as possible. Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 22 June and face to face interviews will be held in the Peterborough office week commencing 29 June 2026. No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. The IT operations manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of IT services, ensuring a reliable, secure and well-governed IT environment that enables colleagues to deliver the organisation s mission. The role will own operational service delivery, supplier and contract performance, infrastructure coordination, and operational cyber security controls. This is both a hands-on and leadership role, where you will work both independently and manage internal and external resources and partners to help support an ambitious long-term strategy. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing IT operations, service delivery and cyber security in a small-to-medium organisation. With a strong and practical understanding of Microsoft infrastructures, you will also have experience of managing outsourced service desk and technology partners. With excellent planning, prioritisation and communication skills, you will be able to translate technical issues and concepts into clear updates for non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders. In addition, you will have strong incident management and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. They are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About the organisation: The organisation is a leading UK charity focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research they fund has been making an impact. However, kidney disease is increasing, as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making their work more essential than ever. They work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. They collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years, they have invested more than £71 million into research. They lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, they also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything they do, from deciding which research to invest in to how they plan their priorities and their work across the organisation. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping them and their partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring they see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding them that behind every statistic and every number is a person the patients and the carers who inspire their mission and push them forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience in the following: IT Operations Manager, IT Service Delivery Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager, Head of IT Operations, IT Service Manager, Technical Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Lead, IT Support Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Programme Manager, Service Desk Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, IT Delivery Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc. REF-
May 29, 2026
Full time
Location : Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Benefits : They want all employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring employees are paid fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026. They may extend the closing date, however, please apply as soon as possible. Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 22 June and face to face interviews will be held in the Peterborough office week commencing 29 June 2026. No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. The IT operations manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of IT services, ensuring a reliable, secure and well-governed IT environment that enables colleagues to deliver the organisation s mission. The role will own operational service delivery, supplier and contract performance, infrastructure coordination, and operational cyber security controls. This is both a hands-on and leadership role, where you will work both independently and manage internal and external resources and partners to help support an ambitious long-term strategy. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing IT operations, service delivery and cyber security in a small-to-medium organisation. With a strong and practical understanding of Microsoft infrastructures, you will also have experience of managing outsourced service desk and technology partners. With excellent planning, prioritisation and communication skills, you will be able to translate technical issues and concepts into clear updates for non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders. In addition, you will have strong incident management and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. They are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About the organisation: The organisation is a leading UK charity focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Their vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research they fund has been making an impact. However, kidney disease is increasing, as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making their work more essential than ever. They work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. They collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years, they have invested more than £71 million into research. They lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, they also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything they do, from deciding which research to invest in to how they plan their priorities and their work across the organisation. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping them and their partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring they see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding them that behind every statistic and every number is a person the patients and the carers who inspire their mission and push them forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience in the following: IT Operations Manager, IT Service Delivery Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager, Head of IT Operations, IT Service Manager, Technical Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Lead, IT Support Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Programme Manager, Service Desk Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, IT Delivery Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc. REF-
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Project exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Project is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: At EIT, we're seeking an experienced and detail orientated Senior Scientist, Biotechnology, to contribute to the early stage development of a device based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within EIT Oxford's Pathogen Programme. This work focuses on establishing proof of concept for a modular workflow enabling infectious disease diagnosis at or near the point of care. In this laboratory based role, you will design and execute hypothesis led experiments to interrogate and iteratively refine nucleic acid extraction, purification, and manipulation workflows within a fluidic device architecture. You will apply quantitative characterisation, controlled comparisons, and mechanistic insight to drive system level improvements and systematically reduce technical uncertainty through disciplined, evidence based experimentation. You will bring strong expertise and demonstrable experience developing nucleic acid handling or enzyme based systems. Experience with surface chemistry, microfluidic environments, polymer or material interfaces, or low input nucleic acid workflows is advantageous. You should be comfortable operating in an exploratory, data driven research environment, using structured experimentation, quantitative analysis, and rapid, evidence guided iteration to navigate ambiguity and progress early stage technology development. Key Responsibilities: Designing and executing statistically robust, hypothesis-driven experiments with appropriate controls to isolate key variables and generate reproducible, decision informing data. Applying structured experimental design approaches (e.g. factorial design, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analysis) to systematically explore design space and identify critical performance drivers. Investigating the physicochemical principles underlying nucleic acid adsorption, elution, surface interactions, and partitioning within device materials and reagent systems. Characterising enzyme-substrate interactions under non ideal conditions, including the effects of inhibitors, ionic strength, crowding, and surface chemistry on catalytic efficiency and fidelity. Developing and applying quantitative analytical frameworks to define performance metrics, establish baselines, and guide iterative optimisation across workflow stages. Systematically identifying sources of variability and technical risk, quantifying their impact, and prioritising mitigation strategies based on experimental evidence and expected effect size. Translating mechanistic findings into clear design recommendations that inform workflow architecture, reagent formats, surface treatments, and fluid handling strategies during iterative prototype development. Working closely with engineers to align biochemical and chemical requirements with device design constraints and integration priorities. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline. Deep expertise in characterising biomolecular systems, including quantitative analysis of enzyme kinetics, binding interactions, and nucleic acid chemistry under non ideal or constrained conditions. Demonstrated ability to design controlled experiments that distinguish mechanistic effects from artefact in complex, multi variable systems. Experience with surface functionalisation and bioconjugation strategies, including immobilisation of polynucleotides, enzymes, antibodies, or other biomolecules onto solid supports or device relevant materials. Strong understanding of nucleic acid purification, separation, and manipulation, including the chemical principles governing adsorption, elution, and stability. Hands on experience in assay development and analytical method development using quantitative performance criteria, reproducibility standards, and data driven decision making. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience quantifying non nucleic acid chemical species (e.g. inhibitors, contaminants, residual reagents) within multi step laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to interrogate the physicochemical behaviour of polynucleotides, enzymes, and related analytes within complex or miniaturised systems. Familiarity with library preparation chemistries and sequencing workflows, including Oxford Nanopore and other next generation sequencing platforms, with awareness of upstream chemical constraints affecting downstream performance. Experience working with microfluidic systems, polymer interfaces, or material-biomolecule interactions. Key Attributes: Scientific and Technical Expertise Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot bioconjugation and surface based assays within integrated workflows. Experience quantifying and mitigating chemical carryover, inhibitory species, or cross contamination in complex, multi stage processing systems. Familiarity with biosafety practices and sterile technique for handling human derived or high pathogen environmental samples. Evidence of innovation and technical leadership in early stage technology development (e.g. patents, publications, translational research contributions, or commercial product development). Team Working and Project Management Ability to define experimental workstreams, set measurable technical objectives, and deliver clear outputs aligned with programme milestones. Experience communicating quantitative and mechanistic findings in a manner that informs engineering and architectural decisions. Demonstrated cross disciplinary collaboration across biology, chemistry, engineering, data science, or related fields. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem solving mindset with a disciplined, evidence led experimental approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non technical audiences. Ability to prioritise work based on impact, manage multiple parallel investigations, and operate effectively in a rapidly evolving research environment. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
May 29, 2026
Full time
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Project exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Project is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: At EIT, we're seeking an experienced and detail orientated Senior Scientist, Biotechnology, to contribute to the early stage development of a device based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within EIT Oxford's Pathogen Programme. This work focuses on establishing proof of concept for a modular workflow enabling infectious disease diagnosis at or near the point of care. In this laboratory based role, you will design and execute hypothesis led experiments to interrogate and iteratively refine nucleic acid extraction, purification, and manipulation workflows within a fluidic device architecture. You will apply quantitative characterisation, controlled comparisons, and mechanistic insight to drive system level improvements and systematically reduce technical uncertainty through disciplined, evidence based experimentation. You will bring strong expertise and demonstrable experience developing nucleic acid handling or enzyme based systems. Experience with surface chemistry, microfluidic environments, polymer or material interfaces, or low input nucleic acid workflows is advantageous. You should be comfortable operating in an exploratory, data driven research environment, using structured experimentation, quantitative analysis, and rapid, evidence guided iteration to navigate ambiguity and progress early stage technology development. Key Responsibilities: Designing and executing statistically robust, hypothesis-driven experiments with appropriate controls to isolate key variables and generate reproducible, decision informing data. Applying structured experimental design approaches (e.g. factorial design, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analysis) to systematically explore design space and identify critical performance drivers. Investigating the physicochemical principles underlying nucleic acid adsorption, elution, surface interactions, and partitioning within device materials and reagent systems. Characterising enzyme-substrate interactions under non ideal conditions, including the effects of inhibitors, ionic strength, crowding, and surface chemistry on catalytic efficiency and fidelity. Developing and applying quantitative analytical frameworks to define performance metrics, establish baselines, and guide iterative optimisation across workflow stages. Systematically identifying sources of variability and technical risk, quantifying their impact, and prioritising mitigation strategies based on experimental evidence and expected effect size. Translating mechanistic findings into clear design recommendations that inform workflow architecture, reagent formats, surface treatments, and fluid handling strategies during iterative prototype development. Working closely with engineers to align biochemical and chemical requirements with device design constraints and integration priorities. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline. Deep expertise in characterising biomolecular systems, including quantitative analysis of enzyme kinetics, binding interactions, and nucleic acid chemistry under non ideal or constrained conditions. Demonstrated ability to design controlled experiments that distinguish mechanistic effects from artefact in complex, multi variable systems. Experience with surface functionalisation and bioconjugation strategies, including immobilisation of polynucleotides, enzymes, antibodies, or other biomolecules onto solid supports or device relevant materials. Strong understanding of nucleic acid purification, separation, and manipulation, including the chemical principles governing adsorption, elution, and stability. Hands on experience in assay development and analytical method development using quantitative performance criteria, reproducibility standards, and data driven decision making. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience quantifying non nucleic acid chemical species (e.g. inhibitors, contaminants, residual reagents) within multi step laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to interrogate the physicochemical behaviour of polynucleotides, enzymes, and related analytes within complex or miniaturised systems. Familiarity with library preparation chemistries and sequencing workflows, including Oxford Nanopore and other next generation sequencing platforms, with awareness of upstream chemical constraints affecting downstream performance. Experience working with microfluidic systems, polymer interfaces, or material-biomolecule interactions. Key Attributes: Scientific and Technical Expertise Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot bioconjugation and surface based assays within integrated workflows. Experience quantifying and mitigating chemical carryover, inhibitory species, or cross contamination in complex, multi stage processing systems. Familiarity with biosafety practices and sterile technique for handling human derived or high pathogen environmental samples. Evidence of innovation and technical leadership in early stage technology development (e.g. patents, publications, translational research contributions, or commercial product development). Team Working and Project Management Ability to define experimental workstreams, set measurable technical objectives, and deliver clear outputs aligned with programme milestones. Experience communicating quantitative and mechanistic findings in a manner that informs engineering and architectural decisions. Demonstrated cross disciplinary collaboration across biology, chemistry, engineering, data science, or related fields. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem solving mindset with a disciplined, evidence led experimental approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non technical audiences. Ability to prioritise work based on impact, manage multiple parallel investigations, and operate effectively in a rapidly evolving research environment. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).
A leading research organization in Oxford is seeking a Senior Scientist in Biotechnology. This role focuses on developing metagenomic pathogen detection platforms through hypothesis-led experiments. Candidates will need a PhD and strong expertise in nucleic acid handling. The position involves collaboration across disciplines and offers competitive salary with various benefits including enhanced holiday pay and private medical insurance.
May 29, 2026
Full time
A leading research organization in Oxford is seeking a Senior Scientist in Biotechnology. This role focuses on developing metagenomic pathogen detection platforms through hypothesis-led experiments. Candidates will need a PhD and strong expertise in nucleic acid handling. The position involves collaboration across disciplines and offers competitive salary with various benefits including enhanced holiday pay and private medical insurance.
Crick Group in London is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist to support the Cell Science STP, focusing on large-scale cell culture production. This role requires a PhD and extensive experience in tissue culture and related fields. The ideal candidate will support researchers with operational and technical challenges while mentoring junior staff and ensuring adherence to quality control processes. Benefits include a competitive salary starting from £47,080, generous leave, and comprehensive health support.
May 29, 2026
Full time
Crick Group in London is seeking a Senior Laboratory Research Scientist to support the Cell Science STP, focusing on large-scale cell culture production. This role requires a PhD and extensive experience in tissue culture and related fields. The ideal candidate will support researchers with operational and technical challenges while mentoring junior staff and ensuring adherence to quality control processes. Benefits include a competitive salary starting from £47,080, generous leave, and comprehensive health support.
National Physical Laboratory
Teddington, Middlesex
National Physical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join the Quantum Information group. This role involves designing experimental methods for quantum photonic devices, collaborating with researchers, and developing custom instrumentation. Candidates should have a PhD in experimental physics or related fields, along with experimental experience in photonic systems. The position offers opportunities for publication and advancement in a cutting-edge research environment focused on quantum technologies.
May 29, 2026
Full time
National Physical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join the Quantum Information group. This role involves designing experimental methods for quantum photonic devices, collaborating with researchers, and developing custom instrumentation. Candidates should have a PhD in experimental physics or related fields, along with experimental experience in photonic systems. The position offers opportunities for publication and advancement in a cutting-edge research environment focused on quantum technologies.
About Relation Relation is an end-to-end biotech company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life's most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics directly from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding-from cause to cure. This year, we embarked on an exciting dual collaboration with GSK to tackle fibrosis and osteoarthritis, while also advancing our own internal osteoporosis programme. By combining our cutting-edge ML capabilities with GSK's deep expertise in drug discovery, this partnership underscores our commitment to pioneering science and delivering impactful therapies to patients. We are rapidly scaling our technology and discovery teams, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative TechBio companies. Be part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary teams, collaborating closely to redefine the boundaries of possibility in drug discovery. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry laboratories, located in the heart of London, provide an exceptional environment to foster interdisciplinarity and turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful therapies for patients. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. We cultivate innovation through collaboration, empowering every team member to do their best work and reach their highest potential. By joining Relation, you will become part of an exceptionally talented team with extraordinary leverage to advance the field of drug discovery. Your work will shape our culture, strategic direction, and, most importantly, impact patients' lives. The Opportunity Join the innovative Turing team, where we build computational systems that help scientists explore biological data, generate hypotheses, and reason about mechanisms of disease. As a Senior / Principal Data Scientist, you will develop and apply modern AI approaches, including large language models, agentic workflows, and data-driven evaluation systems, to accelerate scientific discovery. The Turing team sits at the intersection of machine learning, data science, and biology. We build systems that integrate diverse biomedical datasets, extract insights from the scientific literature, and support decision-making in target discovery and therapeutic development. Our work combines strong engineering, machine learning research, and deep engagement with disease biology. This role is ideal for someone excited about applying LLMs and agent-based systems to complex scientific problems, working closely with biologists, data scientists, and engineers to turn computational ideas into practical tools for discovery. Your Responsibilities Develop and deploy LLM-driven systems to support scientific discovery, including literature analysis, hypothesis generation, and knowledge extraction. Design and implement agentic workflows that integrate multiple tools, models, and data sources to support biological reasoning and research workflows. Work with large, heterogeneous biomedical datasets (omics, literature, knowledge bases, and clinical data) to generate insights relevant to target discovery. Develop evaluation frameworks and benchmarks to assess the performance and reliability of AI systems in scientific contexts. Collaborate closely with biologists, computational scientists, and engineers to translate biological questions into computational solutions. Prototype and productionise data pipelines, models, and analysis workflows that support ongoing discovery programmes. Contribute to the development of new computational approaches for reasoning over biological knowledge and evidence. Professionally, You Have A PhD or equivalent experience in computational biology, machine learning, data science, or a related quantitative field. Strong practical experience working with large language models and modern AI tooling, including prompt engineering, tool use, retrieval systems, or agent-based architectures. Strong programming skills in Python, with experience working with large-scale datasets and modern ML tooling. Experience designing evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, or testing methodologies for machine learning systems. An understanding of biological data and the drug discovery process, or a strong motivation to work in this domain. Desirable Knowledge or Experience Experience applying LLMs or AI systems to scientific or biomedical data. Familiarity with literature mining, knowledge integration, or scientific knowledge representation. Experience building multi-step or agent-based reasoning systems. A background in computational biology, genomics, or drug discovery. Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams combining machine learning and biology. Personally, You Are A collaborative team player who enjoys working in interdisciplinary environments. A clear communicator who can translate complex ideas across computational and biological teams. Curious, pragmatic, and motivated by solving meaningful scientific problems. Excited to work on technology that can have real impact on patients. Humble, thoughtful, and eager to learn. Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will have a direct impact on advancing our understanding of genetics and disease risk, supporting our mission to get transformative medicines to patients. Together, we're not just doing research; we're setting new standards in the field of machine learning and genetics. The patient is waiting! Relation Therapeutics is a committed equal opportunities employer. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Please note that Relation Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation Therapeutics will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.
May 29, 2026
Full time
About Relation Relation is an end-to-end biotech company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life's most devastating diseases. We leverage single-cell multi-omics directly from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding-from cause to cure. This year, we embarked on an exciting dual collaboration with GSK to tackle fibrosis and osteoarthritis, while also advancing our own internal osteoporosis programme. By combining our cutting-edge ML capabilities with GSK's deep expertise in drug discovery, this partnership underscores our commitment to pioneering science and delivering impactful therapies to patients. We are rapidly scaling our technology and discovery teams, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the most innovative TechBio companies. Be part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary teams, collaborating closely to redefine the boundaries of possibility in drug discovery. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry laboratories, located in the heart of London, provide an exceptional environment to foster interdisciplinarity and turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful therapies for patients. We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. We cultivate innovation through collaboration, empowering every team member to do their best work and reach their highest potential. By joining Relation, you will become part of an exceptionally talented team with extraordinary leverage to advance the field of drug discovery. Your work will shape our culture, strategic direction, and, most importantly, impact patients' lives. The Opportunity Join the innovative Turing team, where we build computational systems that help scientists explore biological data, generate hypotheses, and reason about mechanisms of disease. As a Senior / Principal Data Scientist, you will develop and apply modern AI approaches, including large language models, agentic workflows, and data-driven evaluation systems, to accelerate scientific discovery. The Turing team sits at the intersection of machine learning, data science, and biology. We build systems that integrate diverse biomedical datasets, extract insights from the scientific literature, and support decision-making in target discovery and therapeutic development. Our work combines strong engineering, machine learning research, and deep engagement with disease biology. This role is ideal for someone excited about applying LLMs and agent-based systems to complex scientific problems, working closely with biologists, data scientists, and engineers to turn computational ideas into practical tools for discovery. Your Responsibilities Develop and deploy LLM-driven systems to support scientific discovery, including literature analysis, hypothesis generation, and knowledge extraction. Design and implement agentic workflows that integrate multiple tools, models, and data sources to support biological reasoning and research workflows. Work with large, heterogeneous biomedical datasets (omics, literature, knowledge bases, and clinical data) to generate insights relevant to target discovery. Develop evaluation frameworks and benchmarks to assess the performance and reliability of AI systems in scientific contexts. Collaborate closely with biologists, computational scientists, and engineers to translate biological questions into computational solutions. Prototype and productionise data pipelines, models, and analysis workflows that support ongoing discovery programmes. Contribute to the development of new computational approaches for reasoning over biological knowledge and evidence. Professionally, You Have A PhD or equivalent experience in computational biology, machine learning, data science, or a related quantitative field. Strong practical experience working with large language models and modern AI tooling, including prompt engineering, tool use, retrieval systems, or agent-based architectures. Strong programming skills in Python, with experience working with large-scale datasets and modern ML tooling. Experience designing evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, or testing methodologies for machine learning systems. An understanding of biological data and the drug discovery process, or a strong motivation to work in this domain. Desirable Knowledge or Experience Experience applying LLMs or AI systems to scientific or biomedical data. Familiarity with literature mining, knowledge integration, or scientific knowledge representation. Experience building multi-step or agent-based reasoning systems. A background in computational biology, genomics, or drug discovery. Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams combining machine learning and biology. Personally, You Are A collaborative team player who enjoys working in interdisciplinary environments. A clear communicator who can translate complex ideas across computational and biological teams. Curious, pragmatic, and motivated by solving meaningful scientific problems. Excited to work on technology that can have real impact on patients. Humble, thoughtful, and eager to learn. Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will have a direct impact on advancing our understanding of genetics and disease risk, supporting our mission to get transformative medicines to patients. Together, we're not just doing research; we're setting new standards in the field of machine learning and genetics. The patient is waiting! Relation Therapeutics is a committed equal opportunities employer. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Please note that Relation Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or employees. Relation Therapeutics will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.
National Physical Laboratory
Teddington, Middlesex
Drive the Next Generation of Quantum Connectivity Join the team shaping the future of quantum communications. We are seeking an exceptional Senior/Principal Scientist to join the Quantum Information group within the Quantum Technologies Department. This is an opportunity to contribute to research with national impact at the frontier of quantum photonic and quantum-secured technologies to build the next-generation quantum networks. As we are recruiting across different levels, we will consider applications from candidates with varied experience. Offer and salary will depend on experience. Our group advances the science and metrology underpinning cutting-edge quantum technologies, developing world-leading test and evaluation capabilities that support both industry and academia. You will be joining us at a transformative moment as we build a quantum network testbed, an initiative delivered in collaboration with leading UK and international partners. In this permanent role, you will help define the scientific vision and technical roadmap for quantum networking, shaping both the research direction and the broader impact of NPL's quantum network testbed. You will work closely with colleagues across NPL as well as global research and industrial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic direction and cutting-edge research across quantum networks, including their design, operation and testing. Identify pathways to commercial impact and cultivate a strong network of customers, collaborators, and industrial partners. Work with the science leadership team to shape NPL's long-term vision for the scientific and commercial impact of the quantum network testbed. Lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams. Establish and sustain collaborations with internal groups and external partners. Raise NPL's visibility through publications, conferences, and external representation. Lead successful bids aligned with NPL's and national strategic growth priorities. Champion inclusive, collaborative working practices. Represent NPL externally and promote our quantum capabilities. You will thrive in this role if you bring deep technical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of quantum science and engineering. Essential Qualifications Demonstrated experience and leadership in quantum photonic technologies. PhD (or equivalent experience) in experimental physics, engineering or hardware development. Post-doctoral experience in a relevant field. Track record of leading and building multidisciplinary teams. Rigorous, analytical problem-solving skills. Curiosity and a collaborative mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Qualifications Leadership and publication record in a relevant scientific area. Experience with quantum network hardware or quantum memories. Experience in commercial or industrial environments. Experience collaborating with industry, academia or NMIs. Evidence of translating innovation into industrial impact. Track record of securing competitive funding. Experience leading multidisciplinary research. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
May 29, 2026
Full time
Drive the Next Generation of Quantum Connectivity Join the team shaping the future of quantum communications. We are seeking an exceptional Senior/Principal Scientist to join the Quantum Information group within the Quantum Technologies Department. This is an opportunity to contribute to research with national impact at the frontier of quantum photonic and quantum-secured technologies to build the next-generation quantum networks. As we are recruiting across different levels, we will consider applications from candidates with varied experience. Offer and salary will depend on experience. Our group advances the science and metrology underpinning cutting-edge quantum technologies, developing world-leading test and evaluation capabilities that support both industry and academia. You will be joining us at a transformative moment as we build a quantum network testbed, an initiative delivered in collaboration with leading UK and international partners. In this permanent role, you will help define the scientific vision and technical roadmap for quantum networking, shaping both the research direction and the broader impact of NPL's quantum network testbed. You will work closely with colleagues across NPL as well as global research and industrial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic direction and cutting-edge research across quantum networks, including their design, operation and testing. Identify pathways to commercial impact and cultivate a strong network of customers, collaborators, and industrial partners. Work with the science leadership team to shape NPL's long-term vision for the scientific and commercial impact of the quantum network testbed. Lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams. Establish and sustain collaborations with internal groups and external partners. Raise NPL's visibility through publications, conferences, and external representation. Lead successful bids aligned with NPL's and national strategic growth priorities. Champion inclusive, collaborative working practices. Represent NPL externally and promote our quantum capabilities. You will thrive in this role if you bring deep technical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of quantum science and engineering. Essential Qualifications Demonstrated experience and leadership in quantum photonic technologies. PhD (or equivalent experience) in experimental physics, engineering or hardware development. Post-doctoral experience in a relevant field. Track record of leading and building multidisciplinary teams. Rigorous, analytical problem-solving skills. Curiosity and a collaborative mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Qualifications Leadership and publication record in a relevant scientific area. Experience with quantum network hardware or quantum memories. Experience in commercial or industrial environments. Experience collaborating with industry, academia or NMIs. Evidence of translating innovation into industrial impact. Track record of securing competitive funding. Experience leading multidisciplinary research. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
Location : Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Benefits : We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026. We may extend the closing date, however, please apply as soon as possible. Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 22 June and face to face interviews will be held in our Peterborough office week commencing 29 June 2026. No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. The IT operations manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of IT services at Kidney Research UK, ensuring a reliable, secure and well-governed IT environment that enables colleagues to deliver the charity's mission. The role will own operational service delivery, supplier and contract performance, infrastructure coordination, and operational cyber security controls. This is both a hands-on and leadership role, where you will work both independently and manage internal and external resources and partners to help support our ambitious strategy. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing IT operations, service delivery and cyber security in a small-to-medium organisation. With a strong and practical understanding of Microsoft infrastructures, you will also have experience of managing outsourced service desk and technology partners. With excellent planning, prioritisation and communication skills, you will be able to translate technical issues and concepts into clear updates for non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders. In addition, you will have strong incident management and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Kidney Research UK: Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever. At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person - the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience in the following: IT Operations Manager, IT Service Delivery Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager, Head of IT Operations, IT Service Manager, Technical Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Lead, IT Support Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Programme Manager, Service Desk Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, IT Delivery Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc REF-
May 28, 2026
Full time
Location : Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Benefits : We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026. We may extend the closing date, however, please apply as soon as possible. Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 22 June and face to face interviews will be held in our Peterborough office week commencing 29 June 2026. No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. The IT operations manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of IT services at Kidney Research UK, ensuring a reliable, secure and well-governed IT environment that enables colleagues to deliver the charity's mission. The role will own operational service delivery, supplier and contract performance, infrastructure coordination, and operational cyber security controls. This is both a hands-on and leadership role, where you will work both independently and manage internal and external resources and partners to help support our ambitious strategy. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing IT operations, service delivery and cyber security in a small-to-medium organisation. With a strong and practical understanding of Microsoft infrastructures, you will also have experience of managing outsourced service desk and technology partners. With excellent planning, prioritisation and communication skills, you will be able to translate technical issues and concepts into clear updates for non-technical colleagues and senior stakeholders. In addition, you will have strong incident management and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis. If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. About Kidney Research UK: Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever. At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments. Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority. Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity. Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person - the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease. You may have experience in the following: IT Operations Manager, IT Service Delivery Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager, Head of IT Operations, IT Service Manager, Technical Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Lead, IT Support Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Programme Manager, Service Desk Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, IT Delivery Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc REF-
Senior Bioinformatics Developer - Synthetic Biology We are searching for a senior bioinformatics developer for our biology-based tech client in Cambridge. This is a newly created role with plenty of opportunity to grow and earn more responsibilities as the company expands. You will be developing complex bioinformatic algorithms that categorise huge amounts of data that is being produced by the company's latest product. The company's product is at the intersection of science and engineering which means it will be a truly multidisciplinary team of fellow scientists and engineers, all working together on this ground-breaking product. You will be utilising your software skills to design and develop sequencing tools and algorithms which will integrate with lab systems and support tools, as well as searching for and validating open source bioinformatics tools. You will also build an understanding of user lab processes and workflows and help develop cloud-based workflows to support the biology and chemistry research teams. This is a great opportunity to join a company and make a real difference with your knowledge and experience, leading bioinformatics projects from day one. We are looking for senior scientists who have developed code in Python coupled with experience in the bioinformatics field. This will be complemented by an engineering or science related degree and experience with cloud computing. Any prior knowledge of experimental NGS data would be advantageous to your application, as would hands-on knowledge of Bash. The client is offering competitive salaries as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes share options and a variety of other benefits. For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch. Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology field. We help our clients find the expert engineers and scientists they need to develop and commercialise ground-breaking technologies. Key words: Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Medical Devices, Engineering, Physics, ISO 13485, Biotechnology
May 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Bioinformatics Developer - Synthetic Biology We are searching for a senior bioinformatics developer for our biology-based tech client in Cambridge. This is a newly created role with plenty of opportunity to grow and earn more responsibilities as the company expands. You will be developing complex bioinformatic algorithms that categorise huge amounts of data that is being produced by the company's latest product. The company's product is at the intersection of science and engineering which means it will be a truly multidisciplinary team of fellow scientists and engineers, all working together on this ground-breaking product. You will be utilising your software skills to design and develop sequencing tools and algorithms which will integrate with lab systems and support tools, as well as searching for and validating open source bioinformatics tools. You will also build an understanding of user lab processes and workflows and help develop cloud-based workflows to support the biology and chemistry research teams. This is a great opportunity to join a company and make a real difference with your knowledge and experience, leading bioinformatics projects from day one. We are looking for senior scientists who have developed code in Python coupled with experience in the bioinformatics field. This will be complemented by an engineering or science related degree and experience with cloud computing. Any prior knowledge of experimental NGS data would be advantageous to your application, as would hands-on knowledge of Bash. The client is offering competitive salaries as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes share options and a variety of other benefits. For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch. Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology field. We help our clients find the expert engineers and scientists they need to develop and commercialise ground-breaking technologies. Key words: Data Scientist, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Medical Devices, Engineering, Physics, ISO 13485, Biotechnology
We are recruiting a Data Scientist to be embedded in our Fairer Start Mission. About Nesta We are Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale solutions to society's biggest problems. Our three missions are to give every child a fair start, help people live healthy lives, and create a sustainable future where the economy works for both people and the planet. For over 20 years, we have worked to support, encourage and inspire innovation. We work in three roles: as an innovation partner working with frontline organisations to design and test new solutions, as a venture builder supporting new and early stage businesses, and as a system shaper creating the conditions for innovation. Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to change millions of lives for the better. Find out more at nesta.org.uk . The role Nesta's Fairer Start Mission is looking for a Data Scientist to lead projects that bring the best approaches from data science and analytics to impact our mission goal. Our work is highly varied, and could include training machine learning models, building web applications, or using a range of analytical techniques to answer questions and generate solutions to tough policy challenges. In the early years, this often means extracting insights from unstructured reports, administrative data, and complex research projects, and turning them into actionable insights for policy makers, local authorities, and individuals. This is an opportunity to play a role in delivering data science projects. If you have a strong background working with data and are motivated by deploying creative data science solutions, as well as contributing to real-world outcomes for public benefit, then this role is for you. The team In Nesta's 'A Fairer Start' mission, our goal is that every child in the UK has the same chance of developing to their full potential in the early years. Working across government, local authorities, academics, and the private sector, we deliver a range of projects to achieve our mission goal by 2030. The person We are a team of analytical and technical experts from a range of backgrounds bound by the drive to use our expertise to have social impact. A strong candidate for this role will be interested in putting their analytical and data science skills to work to achieve impact in the early years. Working as part of a wider community of data scientists and quantitative researchers, you will be supported to exercise a significant range of techniques and select the most appropriate methods for the task at hand. You will be used to working flexibly and quickly, adapting to new domain and project contexts alongside your colleagues. Critically, this role requires strong applied research skills - the ability to deliver work to the rigor and standards necessary for impact while working closely and collaboratively with other members across the team and wider organisation. We don't expect you to be an expert at this stage, but we want you to come to Nesta with a growth mindset where you are ready to experiment and learn. As a Data Scientist at Nesta you will: Deliver analytical components of projects that advance the A Fairer Start mission, ranging from research and analysis to machine learning modeling; Build pipelines, clean and analyse datasets using appropriate tools and methods, from wrapping APIs to scraping unstructured data; Develop clear and informative data visualisations and outputs; Design and scope projects in collaboration with technical colleagues, domain experts and practitioners from other disciplines; Communicate outputs of your work to a wide range of internal and external audiences; Work in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with designers, behavioural scientists and researchers; Alongside other quantitative and data science specialists, ensure that all quantitative analysis work is reproducible, sustainable, and ethically considered help the team stay at the cutting edge by keeping abreast of new techniques and developments in the field and seeking ways to use them; Skills and Qualifications Experience programming in Python; Experience using data and evidence to drive policy development or decision making; Strong data analysis skills, which might include machine learning, statistical methods, causal inference or other techniques; Ability to scope and prioritise research questions to maximise impact, balancing methodological rigour with practical resource limitations; Willingness to be an active team member who collaborates with others and contributes to strengthening team connections; Ability to apply data science approaches that will solve problems and answer questions; Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, with evidence of clear and structured written outputs such as blogs, reports or papers; Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams making use of mixed research or innovation methods; Experience using Git and GitHub (or equivalent) for version control. Desirable A Bachelor or Masters qualification in a relevant quantitative discipline and relevant experience in academia, industry or public/third sector; Knowledge of early childhood development or UK early years policy; A degree of experience of data engineering methods such as scalable data collection (e.g. APIs, web-scraping), data pipeline technologies (e.g. Airflow, Luigi, Metaflow) or database management systems (SQL or NoSQL); Experience of working in a policy context for a consultancy, think tank or other fast paced research environment. What we offer Salary: £38,600 - £53,000 (offers are expected to be made at the bottom of the band) plus array of benefits, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more Location : This role is based in London, hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office Term : Permanent Hours: This is a full-time role but we offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do. Reports to: Senior Data Science Lead, A Fairer Start Flexibility: This role is available to be a job-share. Making an application To apply for this role, please submit your application before 8am on 1st June 2026. First round interviews will take place the week commencing 22nd June 2026. At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you'd like to explore.
May 23, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting a Data Scientist to be embedded in our Fairer Start Mission. About Nesta We are Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale solutions to society's biggest problems. Our three missions are to give every child a fair start, help people live healthy lives, and create a sustainable future where the economy works for both people and the planet. For over 20 years, we have worked to support, encourage and inspire innovation. We work in three roles: as an innovation partner working with frontline organisations to design and test new solutions, as a venture builder supporting new and early stage businesses, and as a system shaper creating the conditions for innovation. Harnessing the rigour of science and the creativity of design, we work relentlessly to change millions of lives for the better. Find out more at nesta.org.uk . The role Nesta's Fairer Start Mission is looking for a Data Scientist to lead projects that bring the best approaches from data science and analytics to impact our mission goal. Our work is highly varied, and could include training machine learning models, building web applications, or using a range of analytical techniques to answer questions and generate solutions to tough policy challenges. In the early years, this often means extracting insights from unstructured reports, administrative data, and complex research projects, and turning them into actionable insights for policy makers, local authorities, and individuals. This is an opportunity to play a role in delivering data science projects. If you have a strong background working with data and are motivated by deploying creative data science solutions, as well as contributing to real-world outcomes for public benefit, then this role is for you. The team In Nesta's 'A Fairer Start' mission, our goal is that every child in the UK has the same chance of developing to their full potential in the early years. Working across government, local authorities, academics, and the private sector, we deliver a range of projects to achieve our mission goal by 2030. The person We are a team of analytical and technical experts from a range of backgrounds bound by the drive to use our expertise to have social impact. A strong candidate for this role will be interested in putting their analytical and data science skills to work to achieve impact in the early years. Working as part of a wider community of data scientists and quantitative researchers, you will be supported to exercise a significant range of techniques and select the most appropriate methods for the task at hand. You will be used to working flexibly and quickly, adapting to new domain and project contexts alongside your colleagues. Critically, this role requires strong applied research skills - the ability to deliver work to the rigor and standards necessary for impact while working closely and collaboratively with other members across the team and wider organisation. We don't expect you to be an expert at this stage, but we want you to come to Nesta with a growth mindset where you are ready to experiment and learn. As a Data Scientist at Nesta you will: Deliver analytical components of projects that advance the A Fairer Start mission, ranging from research and analysis to machine learning modeling; Build pipelines, clean and analyse datasets using appropriate tools and methods, from wrapping APIs to scraping unstructured data; Develop clear and informative data visualisations and outputs; Design and scope projects in collaboration with technical colleagues, domain experts and practitioners from other disciplines; Communicate outputs of your work to a wide range of internal and external audiences; Work in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with designers, behavioural scientists and researchers; Alongside other quantitative and data science specialists, ensure that all quantitative analysis work is reproducible, sustainable, and ethically considered help the team stay at the cutting edge by keeping abreast of new techniques and developments in the field and seeking ways to use them; Skills and Qualifications Experience programming in Python; Experience using data and evidence to drive policy development or decision making; Strong data analysis skills, which might include machine learning, statistical methods, causal inference or other techniques; Ability to scope and prioritise research questions to maximise impact, balancing methodological rigour with practical resource limitations; Willingness to be an active team member who collaborates with others and contributes to strengthening team connections; Ability to apply data science approaches that will solve problems and answer questions; Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, with evidence of clear and structured written outputs such as blogs, reports or papers; Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams making use of mixed research or innovation methods; Experience using Git and GitHub (or equivalent) for version control. Desirable A Bachelor or Masters qualification in a relevant quantitative discipline and relevant experience in academia, industry or public/third sector; Knowledge of early childhood development or UK early years policy; A degree of experience of data engineering methods such as scalable data collection (e.g. APIs, web-scraping), data pipeline technologies (e.g. Airflow, Luigi, Metaflow) or database management systems (SQL or NoSQL); Experience of working in a policy context for a consultancy, think tank or other fast paced research environment. What we offer Salary: £38,600 - £53,000 (offers are expected to be made at the bottom of the band) plus array of benefits, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more Location : This role is based in London, hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office Term : Permanent Hours: This is a full-time role but we offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do. Reports to: Senior Data Science Lead, A Fairer Start Flexibility: This role is available to be a job-share. Making an application To apply for this role, please submit your application before 8am on 1st June 2026. First round interviews will take place the week commencing 22nd June 2026. At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you'd like to explore.
We re partnering with a market-leader in the Ophthalmology sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of R&D (Research & Development)! The successful candidate will lead R&D strategy, manage a multidisciplinary team, and work closely with key internal functions to ensure successful development and launch of safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant products across the UK, Ireland and US. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working remotely with some travel when required. What s on offer? Excellent Salary & Benefits A highly negotiable, market-competitive starting salary plus benefits! Job Stability Thrive in one of the industry s most resilient and future-proof markets. Entrepreneurial Spirit Enjoy the agility and visibility of an ambitious organisation where you can make a real difference. Ideal Requirements for the Head of Research and Development Extensive experienced in R&D leadership, with ideally 10 years working within a regulated healthcare setting. An advanced degree in either life sciences, engineering or a related field (ideally, PhD qualified) Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements across multiple product categories. Various backgrounds will be considered, including Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Devices or OTC. Role Responsibilities Drive the company s innovation strategy and shape the future product pipeline Define the vision for new eyecare, device, cosmetic, and supplement offerings, guiding what the business introduces to the market. Own the full product development lifecycle through a modern Stage & Gate framework Lead projects from concept to commercial launch, managing formulation, design, testing, and validation. Develop and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional R&D team Lead scientists, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, motivated, and forward-thinking environment. Collaborate with senior leadership and global experts Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, and Commercial teams, and engage academic and industry partners to drive innovation at pace. Recruitment Process 2 3 stage interview process (interviews ASAP!) Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details! Application Process Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client. We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy. Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors. Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
May 22, 2026
Full time
We re partnering with a market-leader in the Ophthalmology sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of R&D (Research & Development)! The successful candidate will lead R&D strategy, manage a multidisciplinary team, and work closely with key internal functions to ensure successful development and launch of safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant products across the UK, Ireland and US. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working remotely with some travel when required. What s on offer? Excellent Salary & Benefits A highly negotiable, market-competitive starting salary plus benefits! Job Stability Thrive in one of the industry s most resilient and future-proof markets. Entrepreneurial Spirit Enjoy the agility and visibility of an ambitious organisation where you can make a real difference. Ideal Requirements for the Head of Research and Development Extensive experienced in R&D leadership, with ideally 10 years working within a regulated healthcare setting. An advanced degree in either life sciences, engineering or a related field (ideally, PhD qualified) Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements across multiple product categories. Various backgrounds will be considered, including Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Devices or OTC. Role Responsibilities Drive the company s innovation strategy and shape the future product pipeline Define the vision for new eyecare, device, cosmetic, and supplement offerings, guiding what the business introduces to the market. Own the full product development lifecycle through a modern Stage & Gate framework Lead projects from concept to commercial launch, managing formulation, design, testing, and validation. Develop and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional R&D team Lead scientists, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, motivated, and forward-thinking environment. Collaborate with senior leadership and global experts Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, and Commercial teams, and engage academic and industry partners to drive innovation at pace. Recruitment Process 2 3 stage interview process (interviews ASAP!) Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details! Application Process Evolve Selection acts as a recruitment partner on behalf of our clients. All applications are reviewed by our specialist consultants and assessed against the specific requirements of the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before being introduced to the hiring client. We appreciate every application; however, due to application volumes, we may not be able to respond to all candidates individually. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular role, however we may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your experience in line with our privacy policy. Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors. Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Talentmark are recruiting for an Analytical Development Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site-based in Speke, Liverpool. Salary: 15.38 to 20.51 per hour, depending upon experience Analytical Development Scientist Role: Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies through hands-on experimentation. Develop new analytical methods to support current microbial and cell culture projects. Provide technical expertise and leadership for the delivery of the analytical agenda. Provide regular communications for project progress to senior technical staff and key stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring and driving compliance in all safety and quality aspects. Your Background : Hold a relevant scientific degree or have equivalent working experience. Experience in developing new analytical methods such as HPLC, UV, ELISA & CE-SDS. Ability to operate according to Good Research Practices and produce technical documentation to high standards. Ability to lead, plan and execute method validations or fit for purpose studies. Experience/ability to interpret structural analytical data e.g. mass spec knowledge or cell-based assay data, would be an advantage. Company: Our client specialises in animal health. They advance their vision of food and companionship, enriching life by developing innovative solutions that protect and enhance animal health. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Analytical Development Scientist position, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only) . It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Talentmark are recruiting for an Analytical Development Scientist to join a company in the animal health and pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site-based in Speke, Liverpool. Salary: 15.38 to 20.51 per hour, depending upon experience Analytical Development Scientist Role: Plan, execute and evaluate laboratory studies through hands-on experimentation. Develop new analytical methods to support current microbial and cell culture projects. Provide technical expertise and leadership for the delivery of the analytical agenda. Provide regular communications for project progress to senior technical staff and key stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring and driving compliance in all safety and quality aspects. Your Background : Hold a relevant scientific degree or have equivalent working experience. Experience in developing new analytical methods such as HPLC, UV, ELISA & CE-SDS. Ability to operate according to Good Research Practices and produce technical documentation to high standards. Ability to lead, plan and execute method validations or fit for purpose studies. Experience/ability to interpret structural analytical data e.g. mass spec knowledge or cell-based assay data, would be an advantage. Company: Our client specialises in animal health. They advance their vision of food and companionship, enriching life by developing innovative solutions that protect and enhance animal health. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Analytical Development Scientist position, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only) . It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job title: Senior Data Scientist Locations: Manchester or Haywards Heath (hybrid working) Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join a quickly growing company in developing ambitious solutions across a range of insurance lines, by leveraging vast data assets and state-of-the-art processing capabilities. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few. Role overview As a Senior Data Scientist, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Lead the development of cutting-edge, bespoke machine learning predictive models, including risk pricing and classification and regression models Identify and create data solutions that create value Work collaboratively with the pricing and machine learning teams to provide insight across the business Your ideas and solutions will enable improvements to products, prices and processes giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market Identify and create solutions that leverage vast data assets and lead the development of bespoke machine-learning models to improve the underwriting performance of the Group. Key Responsibilities: Develop and test modelling improvements for pricing models, particularly in motor. These might include improvements in hyper-parameter tuning methods, model performance, model stability and feature explainability Be the technical lead in the development of predictive models that solve business challenges through one-off analyses or bespoke modelling. Such work would include risk classification, such as area or vehicle classification, as well as predictive models for other business use cases such as conversion, retention or price optimisation Prototype ML solutions before handing to the ML team for implementation Conduct more advanced yet focused research and development to solve business challenges Work collaboratively with other teams to analyse and identify improvements to risk modelling and wider business challenges Use a wide range of data science and statistical techniques Research and leverage new and existing internal and/or external data sources Communicate results to key decision makers across the business Assist in the deployment and monitoring effort to ensure efficient implementation of the solutions created Key Skills and Experience: PhD. or masters in statistics, data science or equivalent field or Degree with number of years of relevant experience Previous experience within data science Experience in insurance pricing and modelling Experience and detailed technical knowledge of GLMs /Elastic Nets, GBMs, GAMs, Random Forests, Neural Networks and clustering techniques Knowledge of statistics and distributions commonly used in insurance Experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, PySpark, R, SAS, SQL) Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Motivated by technical excellence Driven to deliver iterative improvements in a timely fashion Team player Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude
May 22, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior Data Scientist Locations: Manchester or Haywards Heath (hybrid working) Markerstudy Group are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join a quickly growing company in developing ambitious solutions across a range of insurance lines, by leveraging vast data assets and state-of-the-art processing capabilities. Markerstudy is a leading provider of private insurance in the UK, insuring around 5% of the private cars on the UK roads, 20% of commercial vehicles and over 30% of motorcycles in total premium levels of circa £1b. The majority of business is written as the insurance pricing provider behind household names such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, O2, Halifax, AA, Saga and Lloyds Bank to list a few. Role overview As a Senior Data Scientist, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Lead the development of cutting-edge, bespoke machine learning predictive models, including risk pricing and classification and regression models Identify and create data solutions that create value Work collaboratively with the pricing and machine learning teams to provide insight across the business Your ideas and solutions will enable improvements to products, prices and processes giving Markerstudy a critical advantage in the increasingly competitive insurance market Identify and create solutions that leverage vast data assets and lead the development of bespoke machine-learning models to improve the underwriting performance of the Group. Key Responsibilities: Develop and test modelling improvements for pricing models, particularly in motor. These might include improvements in hyper-parameter tuning methods, model performance, model stability and feature explainability Be the technical lead in the development of predictive models that solve business challenges through one-off analyses or bespoke modelling. Such work would include risk classification, such as area or vehicle classification, as well as predictive models for other business use cases such as conversion, retention or price optimisation Prototype ML solutions before handing to the ML team for implementation Conduct more advanced yet focused research and development to solve business challenges Work collaboratively with other teams to analyse and identify improvements to risk modelling and wider business challenges Use a wide range of data science and statistical techniques Research and leverage new and existing internal and/or external data sources Communicate results to key decision makers across the business Assist in the deployment and monitoring effort to ensure efficient implementation of the solutions created Key Skills and Experience: PhD. or masters in statistics, data science or equivalent field or Degree with number of years of relevant experience Previous experience within data science Experience in insurance pricing and modelling Experience and detailed technical knowledge of GLMs /Elastic Nets, GBMs, GAMs, Random Forests, Neural Networks and clustering techniques Knowledge of statistics and distributions commonly used in insurance Experience in programming languages (e.g. Python, PySpark, R, SAS, SQL) Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written Behaviours: Motivated by technical excellence Driven to deliver iterative improvements in a timely fashion Team player Self-motivated with a drive to learn and develop Logical thinker with a professional and positive attitude
Senior Research Consultant London - hybrid working 4x in office Up to £60,000 This is a chance to join a fast-growing research and technology startup at a pivotal stage of its journey. You will work on high impact social and political research while gaining hands on exposure to cutting edge AI driven research tools. The role offers real ownership, variety, and the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and how research is delivered. The Company They are a Series A to B stage B2B research and technology business. The organisation combines experienced researchers with engineers and data scientists to deliver faster and deeper insight than traditional agencies. Their work is purpose-led, supporting mission-driven organisations, foundations, and policy-focused clients. Alongside core consulting, they are launching a new AI-powered qualitative research product. The Role Own the end to end delivery of bespoke quantitative and mixed methods research projects Act as a day to day client contact, managing relationships and ensuring high quality delivery Design questionnaires, manage sampling and weighting, and lead analysis Produce clear and compelling outputs including decks, written reports, tables, and visualisations Translate research findings into strategic recommendations for campaigns and policy decisions Collaborate closely with analytics specialists on advanced techniques such as segmentation and regression Contribute to qualitative research, including analysis of interviews and AI moderated outputs Engage with and help evolve AI driven research workflows and tools Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience delivering quantitative or mixed methods research Exposure to social, political, or opinion research in a professional setting Confidence owning projects from design through to delivery, with appropriate support Experience working directly with clients and managing multiple workstreams Ability to interpret data, tell a clear story, and communicate insight effectively Interest in AI tools, advanced analytics, or new research technologies Comfortable working in a fast moving, bespoke, insight led environment rather than long term trackers What They Offer Rapid progression opportunities, with this role viewed as a pathway to Research Manager High autonomy, low hierarchy, and exposure to senior stakeholders The chance to work on meaningful projects with global impact How to Apply If you are excited by insight-led research, emerging technology, and taking real ownership of projects, apply now to find out more.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Research Consultant London - hybrid working 4x in office Up to £60,000 This is a chance to join a fast-growing research and technology startup at a pivotal stage of its journey. You will work on high impact social and political research while gaining hands on exposure to cutting edge AI driven research tools. The role offers real ownership, variety, and the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and how research is delivered. The Company They are a Series A to B stage B2B research and technology business. The organisation combines experienced researchers with engineers and data scientists to deliver faster and deeper insight than traditional agencies. Their work is purpose-led, supporting mission-driven organisations, foundations, and policy-focused clients. Alongside core consulting, they are launching a new AI-powered qualitative research product. The Role Own the end to end delivery of bespoke quantitative and mixed methods research projects Act as a day to day client contact, managing relationships and ensuring high quality delivery Design questionnaires, manage sampling and weighting, and lead analysis Produce clear and compelling outputs including decks, written reports, tables, and visualisations Translate research findings into strategic recommendations for campaigns and policy decisions Collaborate closely with analytics specialists on advanced techniques such as segmentation and regression Contribute to qualitative research, including analysis of interviews and AI moderated outputs Engage with and help evolve AI driven research workflows and tools Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience delivering quantitative or mixed methods research Exposure to social, political, or opinion research in a professional setting Confidence owning projects from design through to delivery, with appropriate support Experience working directly with clients and managing multiple workstreams Ability to interpret data, tell a clear story, and communicate insight effectively Interest in AI tools, advanced analytics, or new research technologies Comfortable working in a fast moving, bespoke, insight led environment rather than long term trackers What They Offer Rapid progression opportunities, with this role viewed as a pathway to Research Manager High autonomy, low hierarchy, and exposure to senior stakeholders The chance to work on meaningful projects with global impact How to Apply If you are excited by insight-led research, emerging technology, and taking real ownership of projects, apply now to find out more.
R&D applying AI and algorithms to real-world signals/comms, sensor fusion This senior position has a three-year term with a leading research institution and has strong Data Science elements. As a PhD-qualified scientist with further research or commercial experience, you will bring your prior experience in signal processing to bear. You'll be helping to establish and further the state of the art, with a view to paving the way for future technology adoption and new applications. This work does involve collaboration with defence and national security stakeholders. Sole British nationality is required, as is the ability to gain security clearance (with institutional support). The work will focus on radio frequency communications (RF, EME) and the application of state-of-the-art AI techniques. You do not need RF or AI experience (though these are advantageous). You will have the aptitude and interest, and prior experience developing techniques and algorithms for working with analogue signals. Specifically, you will have: A PhD in physics, maths, engineering or a similar field Additional experience in research or commercial R&D (including a leading/mentoring role in some capacity, either for a small team, research project, or supervising PhDs, etc.) Expertise in data science, analogue signal processing techniques, and algorithm development (whether with RF, radar, wireless comms, audio, SDR or medical devices, etc.), ideally including sensor fusion techniques Good Python or equivalent coding skills, happy to contribute to a codebase Good technical communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, talks and briefings A track record of publication including journal-quality results, employing analysis and visualisation of data An interest in mentoring and assisting junior researchers The role comes with opportunities for collaborative research into a range of new areas, learning and applying new techniques whilst building your reputation through contributions and publications. As well as a competitive salary, good benefits are on offer including a strong pension, additional holidays, and professional development. Offices are easy to reach via public transport, and hybrid working is available. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27614 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.
May 22, 2026
Full time
R&D applying AI and algorithms to real-world signals/comms, sensor fusion This senior position has a three-year term with a leading research institution and has strong Data Science elements. As a PhD-qualified scientist with further research or commercial experience, you will bring your prior experience in signal processing to bear. You'll be helping to establish and further the state of the art, with a view to paving the way for future technology adoption and new applications. This work does involve collaboration with defence and national security stakeholders. Sole British nationality is required, as is the ability to gain security clearance (with institutional support). The work will focus on radio frequency communications (RF, EME) and the application of state-of-the-art AI techniques. You do not need RF or AI experience (though these are advantageous). You will have the aptitude and interest, and prior experience developing techniques and algorithms for working with analogue signals. Specifically, you will have: A PhD in physics, maths, engineering or a similar field Additional experience in research or commercial R&D (including a leading/mentoring role in some capacity, either for a small team, research project, or supervising PhDs, etc.) Expertise in data science, analogue signal processing techniques, and algorithm development (whether with RF, radar, wireless comms, audio, SDR or medical devices, etc.), ideally including sensor fusion techniques Good Python or equivalent coding skills, happy to contribute to a codebase Good technical communication skills and the ability to lead meetings, talks and briefings A track record of publication including journal-quality results, employing analysis and visualisation of data An interest in mentoring and assisting junior researchers The role comes with opportunities for collaborative research into a range of new areas, learning and applying new techniques whilst building your reputation through contributions and publications. As well as a competitive salary, good benefits are on offer including a strong pension, additional holidays, and professional development. Offices are easy to reach via public transport, and hybrid working is available. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27614 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
