Lead Applied Scientist

NLP / Information retrieval - Lead Data Scientist - Research Scientist - GenAIReady to work for one of the most exciting Data Science Labs teams in the world!?!I am currently recruiting for a Lead Applied Scientists are experts in NLP, Machine learning, Information retrieval with some exposure in GenAI. You will be responsible for the design and delivery of AI solutions and leverage information retrieval techniques, prompting workflows, model training and evaluation design to build and optimize solutions. The work you will do will also ensure AI technologies are effectively aligned with business objectives, driving product innovation and value.About the RoleAs a Lead Applied Scientist, you will: Lead an applied research team throughout the full product development life cycle from ideation and PoC through to production scaling and feedback driven iteration.Be fully accountable for all research deliverables,Provide input to the business and Labs leadership on long-term AI strategy,Lead and drive stakeholder engagement with other functions (Product, Engineering, Design),Develop in-depth knowledge of customer problems and data,Maintain scientific and technical expertise in one or more relevant areas as demonstrated through product deliverables, published research, and intellectual property,Mentor and coach scientists and engineers on best practices and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.About You You’re a fit for the role of Lead Applied Scientist if your background includes: PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience,Vastly experienced in hands-on experience building NLP / IR systems for commercial applications,Experience writing production code and ensuring well-managed software delivery,Demonstrable experience translating complex problems into successful AI applications,Professional experience scaling yourself and leading through others, in an applied research setting,Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and analysis skills,Collaborating with Product, Engineering and other business stakeholders in an agile manner to demonstrate value and iterate with customer feedback,Role will be hybrid with any two days per week in the office in Central London, Apply today for more information.

Created: 2025-09-10