ML Researcher (PhD Entry-level)
Machine Learning Researcher (PhD Entry-Level)
Location: London, Paris, Geneva, Zug, Zurich, Milan
Type: Full-time
Overview
We are looking for talented PhD graduates in Machine Learning or related fields to join a research-driven team working on cutting-edge problems at the frontier of AI.
This role is designed for candidates transitioning from academia to industry. You will have the opportunity to apply your research expertise to real-world challenges, while continuing to explore novel ideas and contribute to the broader ML community.
What You'll Do
- Apply your PhD research experience to solve complex, real-world problems
- Develop and evaluate machine learning models using modern frameworks
- Explore new methodologies and propose innovative approaches
- Work with large, messy datasets to derive meaningful insights
- Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to bring ideas into production
- Read, implement, and build upon state-of-the-art academic literature
- Contribute to internal research discussions and, where relevant, external publications
What We're Looking For
- PhD (or close to completion) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related STEM discipline
- Strong understanding of core ML concepts (e.g. optimisation, generalisation, probabilistic modelling)
- Hands-on experience implementing ML models (typically in Python)
- Familiarity with at least one major ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
- Demonstrated research ability (e.g. thesis work, publications, or impactful projects)
- Curiosity, intellectual independence, and a problem-solving mindset
Nice to Have
- Publications in conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, or ACL
- Experience in areas such as:
- Deep learning
- Reinforcement learning
- NLP / LLMs
- Computer vision
- Time series or sequential modelling
- Exposure to real-world datasets or applied research problems
- Internships or collaborations outside academia
Why Join
- Opportunity to transition from academic research into industry without losing the research focus
- Work on high-impact problems with tangible outcomes
- Collaborative environment with experienced researchers and engineers
- Scope to continue publishing and attending conferences (where relevant)
- Mentorship and structured growth as you start your industry career
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