Top Research Jobs in Edinburgh

Apply formal decision theory and structured reasoning to enterprise problems: design decision frameworks, model uncertainty and tradeoffs, test decision architectures, run experiments, and translate research into system-ready primitives collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Lead go-to-market strategy and commercial execution for a new AI-native Market Research service. Build positioning, pricing, and metrics; generate pipeline and close deals; partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Research; represent Maze publicly; and help scale the service and team while feeding market insights back into product and offering design.

Nebius seeks a Senior ML Engineer for AI R&D focusing on applied research in reinforcement learning and agent training, requiring deep expertise in machine learning and software engineering.

The Frontend Engineer will implement UI features, automate UI testing, and oversee production releases while focusing on user experience in the blockchain space.

The Backend Engineer will implement new SDK and Indexer features, automate testing, support integration, and oversee production releases.

The Research Intern will conduct machine learning research, focusing on large language models, and disseminate results through publications and code while collaborating with Cohere researchers.

The Research Manager will lead AI-powered insight projects, manage client relationships, oversee team execution, and innovate using AI tools to improve insights delivery.

Translate historical Persian, Braj, and related primary sources into clear, accessible English for the Sikh History Project. Collaborate with researchers and advisors to select texts, estimate timelines, incorporate feedback, flag ambiguous passages, and maintain consistent terminology and Gurmat-informed contextual accuracy across translations and supporting factsheets and analytical materials.

Contract content editor to copyedit and proofread longform reports, articles, and factsheets for clarity, grammar, consistency, and flow. Provide structural and readability feedback while preserving author voice and aligning content with SikhRI standards and voice. Work is project-based with per-deliverable payments from July–Dec 2026.

Produce high-quality English translations of Braj (and occasionally Persian) historical and theological texts, collaborating with researchers and advisors. Preserve linguistic nuance, cultural context, and Gurmat perspective; flag ambiguous passages; support factsheets, analytical papers, and adhere to translation standards.

The Research Scientist/Engineer will innovate algorithms for real-time adaptation, optimize ML systems, and ensure impactful product interactions.

Design and own frontier evaluation methodology and benchmarks for LLMs across reasoning, coding, agents, tool use, and multi-modal tasks. Build expert-verified benchmark packages, recruit and calibrate subject-matter experts, act as technical liaison to labs, and deliver lab-ready pilot evaluation packages with rigorous QC and validation.

Lead 6G radio protocol research and standardization, drive innovation in mobile communications, and develop pioneering intellectual property. Collaborate on system-level expertise and advocate for Nokia's technical leadership in international standards.

The Research Advisor will provide high-level consultancy on AI model governance, engage with clients, and contribute to impactful research and publications within the Human Frontier Collective.