Principal Researcher — AI​/Machine Learning​/Semiconductor Research

Principal Researcher — AI / Machine Learning / Semiconductor Research

We're currently partnered with a leading research centre in the UK specializing in research within the semiconductor industry. The team is looking to hire a Principal Researcher to shape the strategic vision of AI research initiatives, drive transformative breakthroughs, and represent the organisation in high-level external partnerships and collaborations.

This is a permanent opportunity based fully onsite either in Cambourne or London.

Key responsibilities for this Principal Researcher position:

• Shape and communicate the strategic vision for AI research across the organisation.
• Oversee multiple high-impact research projects and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Drive breakthroughs in machine learning and AI, with focus areas including LLMs, deep learning optimisation, reinforcement learning, and generative models.
• Mentor and provide leadership to senior researchers and research teams.
• Represent the team in external partnerships, academic collaborations, and policy discussions.
• Publish and present research findings at top-tier conferences and journals.

Key requirements:

• PhD in Machine Learning, AI, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
• Distinguished publication record at top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL).
• Proven track record shaping research strategy and driving breakthroughs across multiple projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, or similar.
• Deep expertise in optimisation, reinforcement learning, or LLMs advantageous.

/ AI Research / Machine Learning / LLMs / Reinforcement Learning / Generative Models / Deep Learning / Optimisation / NeurIPS / ICML / ICLR / PyTorch / Tensor Flow / JAX / Python / Semiconductor / Applied AI

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