Senior Researcher - Walsh Employment : Job Details

Our client combines research and industrial innovation to transform businesses and society. As part of a global R&D network, the business operates a multidisciplinary centre focused on advancing research and innovation with dedicated professionals achieving meaningful, human-centred outcomes. We are now seeking a Senior Researcher to develop advanced technology in AI Security and Smart Data Governance (such as International and EU Data Spaces) critical for today’s data-driven world.

Senior Researcher - AI Security and Smart Data Governance

Slough

£50-55K plus bonus and excellent benefits package.

To be successful in this role:

You will be a confident and senior Researcher with an academic degree (ideally a PhD or at least a Master’s) in a relevant field, along with deep expertise in one or more areas including AI, machine learning, or security.

Other requirements for this role include:

• Strong communication skills for building and maintaining relationships with new partners
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (preferably Python or Java and related libraries)
• Skills in project management to lead customer collaborations in proof-of-concept and technological proposal creation
• Experience in leading or contributing to standardisation or rule-making activities within data space consortia (e.g., Gaia X, Catena X, WBCSD)
• Knowledge of key technologies: data exchange, interoperability, data security, and digital product passport technologies
• A strong track record of publishing research papers and filing patents

Job role and responsibilities:

As a Senior Researcher and as part of a global research team, you will be responsible for research and development in data security, data governance, DID/VC, and AI system security. Other responsibilities for this role include:

• Creating solution frameworks using novel technologies and identifying potential customers who would benefit from these solutions, promoting them across relevant consortia
• Leading standardisation activities for business application software, services, or processes (e.g., Digital Product Passport, Circular Economy) related to these solutions
• Engaging with customers to initiate joint trials and propose solutions to data space organisations
• Building and managing relationships with consortia related to data spaces (e.g., Gaia X, Catena X, WBCSD) to understand their business challenges

Benefits:

Medical Insurance (subsidised)

Pension Plan

Life insurance

Income Protection