Distiguised Scientist, AI for Physical Systems

Overview

The Alan Turing Institute is offering a full-time, permanent position for a Distinguished Scientist in AI for Physical Systems within the Science and Innovation department, located in the United Kingdom. This on-site role provides scientific and strategic leadership within the Fundamental Research team, focusing on the development of foundational theory, methods, and tools to model, predict, and control physical systems. The position involves leading a multidisciplinary team of researchers and research engineers to advance research from foundational methods to real-world deployment, while forging collaborations across academia, government, and industry. Applications on a secondment basis at 0.8 FTE are also considered.

Requirements

Candidates must be internationally recognized research leaders in machine learning for physical systems, possessing hands-on expertise in areas such as neural operators, probabilistic and generative modelling, surrogate modelling, physics-informed machine learning, and uncertainty quantification. Applicants should demonstrate a sustained record of research contributions, along with proven experience in setting strategic research directions, leading complex collaborations, and translating research into practical impact. Additional requirements include experience in stakeholder engagement, securing funding, and leading teams through the development and delivery of research software.

What you get

The position provides an annual salary range of £96,000 to £115,000 per annum, with salaries pro-rated for secondment commitments at 0.8 FTE. Employment terms include various benefits such as flexible working and family-friendly policies.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-20.