Machine Learning Research Scientist

Machine Learning Research ScientistBuild the intelligence that helps robots understand and interact with the physical world.We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join an early-stage UK startup working at the intersection of machine learning and robotics.This is a highly research-driven role. You’ll explore new approaches to robot learning, vision-language-action models and world models, with the opportunity to test your ideas on real robotic systems.The roleResearch and develop new approaches to Physical AITrain and evaluate VLAs, world models and robot learning systemsExplore new architectures, training techniques and data strategiesInvestigate how models can generalise across different tasks and environmentsTurn research ideas into experiments on real robotic hardwarePlay a major role in shaping the company's research roadmapAbout youStrong research background in machine learning, robotics or computer visionDeep understanding of modern deep learningExperience training and evaluating ML modelsStrong mathematical and experimental skillsComfortable tackling open-ended research problemsAble to take an idea from hypothesis through to rigorous experimentationWhy this role?Join at an early/founding stage with meaningful equityWork on some of the hardest problems in robotics and Physical AITest your research on real-world robotic systemsSignificant freedom to explore new ideasHelp shape the research direction from an early stageWork alongside a small, highly technical team