Taking ownership of evaluation, designing robust benchmarks, test sets and statistical analyses to assess accuracy, safety, bias and model robustness
Prototyping innovative GenAI solutions, working with product and business teams to test ideas and validate them using real users and data
Defining quality and safety standards, setting the bar solutions must meet before scaling across the organisation
Advising on model risk, interpretability, and regulatory considerations so proposed approaches are robust, transparent, and fit for purpose
Publishing research and contributing to intellectual property, including papers, patents or recognised contributions to the applied GenAI community
Collaborating with interdisciplinary team, including research and software engineers and cross functional partners, to develop solutions that support the productionisation of research outcomes
The skills you'll need
You'll also bring:
An understanding of model risk, data governance and financial‑services regulation
The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, engaging both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including risk and compliance teams
Sound decision‑making in selecting appropriate methods and techniques, applying the right tools to solve problems effectively and efficiently
A track record of taking GenAI concepts from idea to validated proposition, demonstrating the ability to translate research into practical, real‑world impact
Hours
35
Job Posting Closing Date:
12/06/2026
Ways of Working:Hybrid
Additional Information
Join us as a Generative AI Research Scientist
You'll drive innovation in how the bank applies generative AI (GenAI), identifying high-value opportunities, proving what works, and shaping next-generation products and customer experiences
Act as the bank's technical authority on GenAI, guiding internal adoption while representing our capabilities externally across the wider AI community
You'll have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of generative AI, exploring emerging techniques and turning research into real‑world solutions that deliver impact at scale
Royal Bank Of Scotland · London, UK