upstream research scientist jobs in Reading

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.

Information Scientist – Content Analytics Location: Hybrid near Reading Are you ready to help shape the future of biomedical information? Join a dynamic, innovative team at the forefront of scientific discovery. As an Information Scientist specializing in Content Analytics, you'll combine information science expertise with advanced AI and data analytics to unlock insights from global biomedical...

Here's a unique opportunity! We're seeking a Research Scientist or engineer to lend their expertise to the Ofwat Innovation Funded projects on No-Dig Leak Repair and Pipebots for rising mains. This role calls for a versatile engineer or scientist who's ready to delve into water and waste network innovation, foster cross-company collaboration, and enhance utility communications. Your projects will...

You will be working as part of an inclusive drug discovery team innovating to develop transformative medicines for patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, with an understanding of the fundamentals of theoretical and practical aspects of synthetic chemistry.

Full time, fixed term contract (up to 36 months) Closing date: on 23:59, 4 January 2026 Interviews will be held: January 2026 By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about...

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and leading company in the field of robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a...

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).

Accession Therapeutics Limited, a vibrant clinical-phase company based on the ARC Oxford site, is looking for a Senior Scientist to join the Process Development section of its CMC group; this is a fixed-term (12 months) post to cover a period of maternity leave. We are looking for candidates who are able to : · Support the company's ATMP/ biologics process development (downstream)...

Senior Regulatory Scientis ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. Regulatory/Senior Regulatory Scientist - UK and Ireland Completes country and/or regional Clinical Trial...

We are currently looking for an Analytical Scientist to join a scientific research company in Oxfordshire. The Role: - Perform analysis of biomolecules using ELISA and HPLC. - Troubleshooting methods for biochemical analysis. - Run stability studies - Work collaboratively with other teams and departments - Interpret data and present findings to management. Ideal candidates: Will be degree...

Job Title: Applied Scientist Job Description As an Applied Scientist, you will engage in prompt engineering, evaluation, and fine-tuning of LLMs to enhance performance. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside a diverse and talented team in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities Understand the stack and workflow from user query to response generation.Identify major challenges...

Senior Scientist I - Characterisation | CMC - Oxford Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the...

You will play a hands-on role in the development, optimisation, and validation of the Pictura Bio assay.

You will be expected to generate high-quality experimental data, document work rigorously, and contribute to assay robustness, reproducibility, and performance verification.

You will wear many hats; lead vital projects, look for opportunities to collaborate internally & externally, manage CROs, mentor junior scientists, and potentially gain line reports over time.

You will be very visible and have plenty of opportunities to grow with the biotech.

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 support the assessment and development of new technologies emerging from defence and security research. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help evaluate market opportunities, prepare commercial documentation and support licensing and early spin-out activities.

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.

Senior Research Scientist Mass Spectrometry, 12-month contract Company Name: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Type of Role: Contract position, Inside IR35 Contract length: 12 months Location: On-site, 5 days a week (Milton Park R&D, Abingdon, Oxon) Department: Structural Biology and Biophysics Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global...

Full time, fixed term contract (up to 24 months) Closing date: on 23:59, 5 January 2026 Interviews will be held: January 2026 By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about...

Scientist - Infectious Diseases - Oxford Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech...