Partner Scientist, AI for Physical Systems

Overview

The Alan Turing Institute is seeking a Partner Scientist for AI for Physical Systems within the Fundamental Research Directorate based in the United Kingdom. This position involves providing scientific and strategic leadership for a high-priority research area focused on developing foundational theory, methods, and tools to model, predict, and control physical systems. The role is offered as a full-time, permanent position requiring 36 hours per week, and applications on a secondment basis at 0.8 FTE are also considered.

Who can apply

Candidates must be internationally recognised research leaders in machine learning for physical systems with deep expertise in areas such as probabilistic and generative modelling, neural operators, surrogate modelling, physics-informed machine learning, and uncertainty quantification. Applicants should bring a sustained record of research contributions, experience in setting strategic research directions, leading complex collaborations, and translating research into real-world impact. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, securing funding, and leading teams through the development and delivery of research software is also expected.

What you get

The annual salary range for this permanent, full-time post is £96,000 to £115,000 per annum, with salaries pro-rated for secondments at a 0.8 FTE commitment. The employment package includes benefits such as flexible working and family-friendly policies.

How to apply

Interested candidates should consult the employer's jobs portal for full details regarding the application procedure, interview process, and instructions on how to submit an application.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-22.