physics research scientist jobs in Merseyside

You will work on real production problems rather than research-only work, owning models from first iteration through to live deployment.

You will collaborate closely with other data scientists, data engineers, and DevOps, with the freedom to shape how GenAI and ML are used across the platform.

You will have built an optimization model using MILPs, heuristics, decomposition, or other methods (big focus on linear optimization, not so much on non-linear). In terms of skills you should have strong working experience with optimization solvers (e.g. Gurobi, Cplex, FICO Xpress optimization or other).

About the Role Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and passionate Physics Teacher to join a secondary school in the Crosby area in January 2026. As one of the fastest growing agencies in the UK, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic educator with a speciality in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry to inspire and nurture the next generation of scientists. Secondary Physics Teacher Location:...

The National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Physical Oceanographer for a two-year fixed term role. The position involves supporting research projects on ocean dynamics and processing complex observational data. Successful candidates will have a strong educational background in oceanography and experience in data analysis, with opportunities for publication in scientific...

You will also be tasked to improve the analysis and visualisation of data as well as determine improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Hair Category capability through the optimisation of instrumentation, methods and data handling processes, and the building of links between objective measures of performance and consumer perception.

You will propose, define, and implement the strategy for measurement methodologies and techniques that define technology performance for the hair category.

You will need to be comfortable understanding Unilever’s current appearance measurement and modelling capabilities, as well as the latest technologies, digital tools, modelling, and competitors’ know-how.

You will contribute to a growing digital/data science community within the plant, collaborate across Ford’s central analytics network, and help scale successful solutions enterprise-wide.

You will be part of the plant manufacturing team and part of the wider data science pillar in Ford.

Job Title Sleep Scientist Business Function R&D Wellbeing Collective Location Port Sunlight Research Lab Job Purpose We are part of Unilever's Global Wellbeing team focused on the €140bn wellbeing space defined by Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements. As a research scientist with expertise in sleep science, you will work within an agile core team to study models (pre‐clinical and clinical)...

You will design, develop, and maintain a portfolio of data-driven products and projects that turn complex manufacturing data into clear, actionable insights for operators, engineers, and leadership.

We’re hiring a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist known as a Quality Senior Scientist internally Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, 2 days a week hybrid Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months) Reports to: Scientific Affairs Director – Pharma Division Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in healthcare? Do you thrive in a regulated environment where your expertise directly...

Global University Systems is building a modern AI platform to power how our universities recruit, teach, support, and serve students. The Director of AI will lead this transformation, turning promising ideas into production-grade AI solutions that create real value for students and staff. This role owns the AI roadmap end-to-end: from identifying high-impact use cases, to running rapid...

You will design and deliver intelligent agentic workflows, leveraging frontier LLMs. Working with their data scientists and backend engineers, you’ll be responsible for making unstructured legal data usable, scalable, and impactful. This is not a prototyping role — you’ll ship well-engineered, production-ready systems that directly impact customers.

About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM,...

Contract MLOps Engineer | MLflow | Databricks | Production ML Duration: Initially 3 months Day rate: £500 - £550, Inside IR35 Workplace: Remote, with occasional travel to client-site Inara are supporting a consultancy-led team delivering production-grade machine learning platforms for a range of end clients, and they’re looking for a senior, hands-on Contract MLOps Engineer to help take ML...

A leading marine research organization in Liverpool is seeking a Coastal Ocean Modelling Scientist to develop and apply ocean modelling capabilities. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research and develop their own scientific direction. A PhD in physical oceanography is required, along with programming skills and experience in environmental modelling. Competitive salary and a...

You will work within an agile team, managing partnerships and conducting impactful studies. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent training opportunities to foster your career in the ever-evolving wellness industry.

About the Role: Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and passionate Physics Teacher to join a secondary school in the Crosby area in January 2026. As one of the fastest growing agencies in the UK, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic educator with a speciality in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry to inspire and nurture the next generation of scientists. A successful applicant will have a...

A leading marine research organization in Liverpool seeks a talented Shelf Seas Modelling Scientist to enhance understanding and prediction of physical processes in shelf seas. Candidates should possess a PhD in physical oceanography or related field, experience in ocean modelling, and programming skills in FORTRAN. The role includes collaboration with national and international partners and...

A leading research organization in oceanographic sciences in Liverpool seeks a Coastal Ocean Modelling Scientist. The role involves developing, testing, and applying the NEMO ocean model, particularly focused on coastal and shelf-sea applications. Candidates should have experience in environmental modelling and programming expertise in FORTRAN. This position offers opportunities for research...

You will analyze various oceanographic data to understand nutrient and carbon transports in the North Atlantic. This role offers a salary between £28,200 and £30,600 per annum with options for full-time or part-time working arrangements, as well as generous benefits including 30 days annual leave and pension scheme.