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The Defence & Security programme at the Turing is looking to expand a high performing team of research engineers working on real-world problems aligned with securing the UK. Following in the footsteps of the institute’s namesake, Alan Turing, the team operates at the intersection of mathematics, engineering and computing and works in close collaboration with the Turing’s National Security partners.
As a team, we bring together cutting-edge research and motivating mission challenges, using our data science, software engineering and stakeholder management skills to create next generation capabilities for our partners.
Successful candidates will:
In addition, for senior staff only:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV, covering letter and contact details for your referees. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact them on 0203 862 3340, or email [email protected].
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 June 2023 at 23:59
If you are applying for more than one role at the Turing, please note that only one Cover Letter can be visible on your profile at one time. If you wish to apply for multiple roles and do not want to overwrite your existing Cover Letter, please apply for the role using the button below and forward your additional cover letter directly to [email protected] quoting the job title.
If you are an internal applicant and wish to apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter directly to [email protected] and your application will be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-screening check. This check will be carried out by HMG Defence and Security Partners. Please be advised, by submitting your application you are consenting to this check, and your personal details (full name, date of birth and home address) to be passed onto our HMG Defence and Security Partners to carry out this check.
Obtaining and holding a Security Check (SC) clearance will be an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will either hold a SC clearance at application stage or apply for SC clearance upon appointment, and secure SC clearance within 6 months of the commencement of their employment, or in such longer period as the Institute may in its absolute discretion consider reasonable to obtain such clearance. Eligibility criteria and further information on the process can be found on the UK Government security vetting website: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
To obtain this clearance there are nationality requirements. Applicants should check whether they are eligible to apply for SC clearance before applying to this role.
Candidates who are not granted, or unable to hold SC clearance will be ineligible to undertake this role.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is £42,893 - £48,300 for the Research Engineer and £51,476 - £56,000 for the Senior Research Engineer, plus excellent benefits including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits
Those holding SC clearance will receive a market supplement in recognition of this clearance. If you do not hold this clearance upon commencement of employment, you will receive the market supplement from the date you successfully gain SC clearance.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.
Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.
Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].