Job Description

The Alan Turing Institute

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

BACKGROUND

The Turing has several teams within the Defence and Security Programme, based in Cheltenham and London which focuses on delivering real-world impact to enhance the security of the nation. Following in the footsteps of the institute\'s namesake, Alan Turing, the team operates at the intersection of mathematics, engineering and computing and works in close collaboration with the Turing\'s National Security partners. They enable the UK\'s security community to draw on the very best of academia to achieve high impact solutions to the most pressing challenges in the field.

ROLE PURPOSE

Turing Data Scientists in the Defence and Security Programme understand the latest breakthroughs in Machine Learning and work to apply them to Defence and Security challenges. Data Scientists perform investigations based on tasking from D&S partners to derisk new technologies and create proof-of-concept work.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Engage with data scientists from Turing\'s Defence and Security Programme\'s partners to learn their aims and requirements, and understand and identify problems they face
• Apply state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Data Science techniques emerging from the Institute, broader academia and industry to problems faced by the partners
• Perform rigorous investigations into new algorithms and applications, providing consultancy to inform our Partners\' decisions and developing high-quality proof-of-concept outputs
• Design and carry out rigorous experimentation and development, coaching junior team members and guiding collaborations to success
• Experience in a field with significant use of both computer programming and advanced statistical or numerical methods, evidenced by a PhD degree; or equivalent professional experience
• Professional experience in a field or sector with significant use of both computer programming and advanced algorithmic, statistical, or numerical techniques
• Fluency in one or more modern programming languages used in data science. In particular, we predominantly work in Python, but demonstrable use of other programming languages (e.g., modern C++, Java, Scala, Julia, R, Javascript, Rust, Go)

Person Specification

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Terms and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a full time, fixed term basis until March 2025. The annual salary range is \xc2\xa351,476 - \xc2\xa358,800 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London\'s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

Please note, if these details are not provided, we will be unable to progress with your application.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership team to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting.

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