Senior AI Researcher – Hybrid (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

Fujitsu Research of Europe is seeking a Senior AI Researcher to join its applied research team in Slough. This 1‑year fixed‑term maternity cover role is hybrid, allowing you to work both on‑site and remotely while contributing to cutting‑edge AI projects that address real‑world challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, review, and critically assess state‑of‑the‑art AI research relevant to internal objectives.
• Design, develop, and evaluate novel AI methodologies, models, and algorithms beyond existing approaches.
• Adapt academic research into practical solutions for applied projects and technological demonstrations.
• Conduct rigorous experimental research, including benchmark design, ablation studies, and method comparison.
• Author and co‑author research papers, technical reports, and patent applications.
• Collaborate with the research team to translate results into proof‑of‑concepts and demonstrators.

Required profile

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research background in AI/ML, especially in large language models or agentic AI, with publications, preprints, or patents.
• Strong foundation in experimental design, statistical analysis, and model evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• Python programming
• Version control with Git
• Deep‑learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
• Experience with large‑scale training ecosystems (e.g., HuggingFace, Megatron‑LM, OpenCode)
• Familiarity with emerging AI tooling (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, SmolAgents)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact research with real‑world applications.
• Collaborative environment within a multidisciplinary R&D centre.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art resources and infrastructure.