
Relation Therapeutics · London
Senior Scientist Model Systems About Relation Relation is a sector defining TechBio company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our co...
Senior Scientist Model Systems
About Relation
Relation is a sector defining TechBio company developing transformational medicines, with technology at our core. Our ambition is
to understand human biology in unprecedented ways, discovering therapies to treat some of life’s most devastating diseases. We
leverage single-cell multi-omics from patient tissue, functional assays, and machine learning to drive disease understanding, from
cause to cure.
We are scaling rapidly and building a team of exceptional individuals to push the boundaries of drug discovery. You will work in
highly interdisciplinary teams where biology, computation, and engineering come together to solve complex problems that have not
been solved before. Our state-of-the-art wet and dry labs in the heart of London are designed to accelerate this integration and
translate insight into impact.
We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. Relation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality,
ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
By joining Relation, you will help define how medicines are discovered and deliver meaningful impact for patients.
The opportunity
At Relation, we are building proprietary large-scale datasets to advance the prediction of disease-associated genes using
cutting-edge functional genomics and machine learning approaches. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Senior Scientist to drive our automation capabilities in running large scale perturbation studies on mono- and co-culture systems
of fibrotic disease.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of scientific discovery and make a meaningful impact in the field of biology, working
at the intersection of science and technology within a rapidly growing TechBio company. The successful candidate will contribute
significantly to capture the cellular response using a multimodal readout strategy that includes transcriptomics, proteomics and
molecular signatures of functional phenotype. You will partner closely with colleagues across Discovery and Technology, whilst
still being provided the opportunity to expand your skills and advance your knowledge-base on assay development, screening and
automation.
Day to day, you will have the following key responsibilities:
compatible for high throughput readouts, with the necessary quality control (QC).
design.
with solving complex scientific challenges and accelerate programme delivery.
Professionally, you will have
aim of ensuring required reproducibility and sensitivity in those assays.
matrixed environment
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Working Style & Culture at Relation
At Relation, we operate in a matrixed, interdisciplinary environment, where impact is driven through collaboration across
scientific, technical, and operational domains. We collaborate, and you will partner with colleagues across multiple teams and
projects, contributing your expertise while aligning to shared company priorities. We work together and win together! The patient
is waiting!
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that Relation does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Resumes should not be forwarded to our job aliases or
employees. Relation will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited CVs.
Relation is a committed equal opportunities employer.
By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com. The Role You will join a team of data scientists developing the next generation of Genius Sports’ market leading sports models. These models act as the sporting brain behind many of Genius’s customer facing products, calculating the probabilities of outcomes across a wide range of sports. How will you work? Join a specially formed, highly skilled team delivering an innovative & intelligent product! Forming part of a multi-disciplinary Agile team of Software Engineers, Data Scientists, QA Engineers and a Product Manager, you will look to work closely to the fundamental principles of continuous delivery and empowered, high-performing teams. We operate in a squad model to allow focus on the business top priorities, allowing exposure across multiple products while still maintaining strong ownership of your team’s domain. If you are looking to tackle hard problems, collaborate with high calibre engineers and deliver smart solutions with an autonomous & performance focused approach that supports success, delivery & quality, then this is for you. As a Senior Data Scientist, you and your team will play a major role in developing and implementing predictive models across all major sporting codes. You will prototype, implement, evaluate and optimize algorithms to calculate the probabilities of sporting outcomes. What skills do you have? * A BSc, MSc or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Statistics, Machine Learning or other STEM subject * Expert understanding of probability and statistics fundamentals * Proficiency with Python or other scripting/programming languages (R, Matlab, etc) * Expertise in a broad range of data science / machine learning algorithms (Monte Carlo simulation, neural networks, logistic regression, random forest, etc.) with a proven track record of delivering solutions to complex problems. * Ability to bring clarity to complex domains, rapidly developing a deep understanding and challenging unclear requirements. You lead conversations that drive alignment and uncover edge cases others might miss. * Mentoring of other team members, helping them develop their skills and deliver effectively It is advantageous for you to have knowledge of the following: * Sports rules and strategies * Sports betting * Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) covering the full life cycle from model creation, deployment (Gitlab, AWS, Docker) and retraining * Data engineering * Rust, C++, other programming languages * Real-time systems and/or high-performance computing What we expect from our co-workers * Curiosity and strong desire to learn and improve * Social skills, being able to act as a facilitator, can balance enabling others with individual contributions. * Time management and asynchronous communication skills relevant for a geographically diverse engineering organization * Enthusiasm and ability to work collaboratively within a team * Excellent spoken and written English * Adherence to our core engineering principles of Aligned Autonomy, Psychological Safety and Continuous Improvement We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required. As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports. One team, being brave, driving change We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports. Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM Faculty’s Research team conducts critical red teaming and builds evaluations for misuse capabilities in sensitive areas, such as CBRN, cybersecurity and international security, for several leading frontier model developers and national safety institutes; notably, our work has been featured in OpenAI's system card for o1. Our commitment also extends to conducting fundamental technical research on mitigation strategies, with our findings published in peer-reviewed conferences and delivered to national security institutes. Complementing this, we design evaluations for model developers across broader safety-relevant fields, including the societal impacts of increasingly capable frontier models, showcasing our expertise across the safety landscape. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our high-impact R&D. You will lead novel research that advances scientific understanding and fuels our ambition to build safe AI systems. This is a crucial opportunity to join a small, high-agency team conducting vital red teaming and evaluations for frontier models in sensitive areas like cybersecurity and national security. You'll shape the future of safe AI deployment in the real world. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: * Owning and driving forward high-impact AI research themes in AI safety. * Contributing to the wider vision and development of Faculty’s AI safety research agenda. * Supporting Faculty’s positioning as a leader in AI safety through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. * Shaping our research agenda by identifying impactful opportunities and balancing scientific and practical priorities. * Leading technical research within the AI Safety space, from concept to publication. * Supporting the delivery of evaluations and red-teaming projects in high-risk domains, such as CBRN and cybersecurity, with government and commercial partners. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: * You have a track record of working with high-impact AI research, evidenced by top-tier academic publications or equivalent experience. * You bring proven experience or a clear passion for Applied AI safety, perhaps from labs, academia, or evaluation and red-teaming roles. * You possess deep domain knowledge in language models and generative AI model architectures, including fine-tuning techniques beyond API-level implementation. * You have practical machine learning experience, with a focus on areas such as robustness, explainability, or uncertainty estimation. * You are proficient with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar) and familiar with the HuggingFace ecosystem or equivalent ML tooling. * You have demonstrable Python engineering experience to build and support robust research projects. * You have the ability to conduct and oversee complex technical research projects and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. OUR RECRUITMENT ETHOS We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: * Unlimited Annual Leave Policy * Private healthcare and dental * Enhanced parental leave * Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working * Sanctus Coaching * Hybrid Working If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours.
About us GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! THE ROLE Fraud prevention is an ever-evolving puzzle, making it one of the most rewarding and impactful areas in fintech. At GoCardless, our Fraud Prevention team develops the intelligent systems that protect our platform, our merchants, and their customers. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will guide the design and delivery of models that operate in real time across our global payment network. You’ll work at the intersection of machine learning, graph-based detection, and behavioural modelling to stay ahead of changing patterns turning research into production systems that make a tangible difference in the fight against financial crime. You’ll collaborate closely with Engineers, Fraud Analysts, and Product Managers to help shape the technical roadmap as we expand into new markets. Our stack is centred around Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, using Python, SQL, and BigQuery to build and support high-performance models at scale. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Contribute to the full model lifecycle, from initial discovery and feature engineering through to production, experimentation, and continuous monitoring. * Design and refine real-time ML systems that reduce false positives and ensure a smooth, secure experience for legitimate customers. * Foster a responsive feedback loop, adapting models as patterns evolve to ensure our defences remain robust and effective. * Help shape the technical direction of fraud prevention ML at GoCardless, exploring new approaches as we grow globally. * Support the team’s growth through technical mentorship, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to high-quality code. WHAT EXCITES YOU * Solving complex, dynamic problems: Developing systems that can adapt and respond to changing environments. * End-to-end ownership: Seeing a project through from a conceptual business need to a live, impactful solution. * Strategic influence: Contributing to the ML roadmap and helping determine what we build next, rather than just how we build it. * Holistic Data Science: Engaging in deep-dive analysis, prototyping, and live experimentation. * Modern Infrastructure: Building production-grade models on GCP and Vertex AI, with the flexibility to explore advanced architectures. WHAT EXCITES US * You hold a degree (or PhD) in a STEM discipline, or bring equivalent depth through commercial experience. * You have hands-on experience with modelling approaches such as deep learning, graph-based methods, or sequence models. While fintech experience is great, we value transferable skills from fields like cybersecurity or risk modelling. * You have a track record of deploying models in production that create measurable value. * You can translate complex ML concepts into clear, practical solutions for stakeholders across the business. * You enjoy writing clean code and helping the team thrive through thoughtful reviews and shared learning. Base salary range: £99,200 - £148,800 Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. (SOME OF) THE GOOD STUFF * Wellbeing - stay healthy with dedicated support and medical cover * Work away scheme - gives you the option to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period * Adaptive Working - allows you to work flexibly, around your lifestyle * Equity - all permanently employed GCs get equity to help you make a valuable contribution * Parental leave - to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventure * Learning Budget - lead your own development with an annual learning budget * Time off - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (‘GC Fridays’) LIFE AT GOCARDLESS We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Working this way creates the GC magic- the reason we all love showing up to work. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION As of April 2025, we had 806 employees (GeeCees) globally, with 524 based in the UK, 163 based in Latvia and 119 across our other offices. To ensure that we're representative of the world around us - and to be able to review relevant benchmarks - we ask GeeCees to voluntarily disclose diversity data. This year, the proportion of GeeCees providing data increased to 88% (up from 79% in 2024). With regards to diversity within GoCardless, we can see GeeCees identifying as: Asian, Black, Mixed or Other — 25% Neurodiverse — 9% LGBTQIA+ — 9% Disabled — 1% Average age — 33 Female — 45% Male — 55% We’re rooting for you during your application and GoCardless aims to provide reasonable adjustments to make our recruitment process as remarkable and accessible as we can. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you need extra support. If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here Sustainability We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment, leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. Check out our sustainability action plan here. Find out more about Life at GoCardless via Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.