Technical Insight Specialist (R&D)

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (EH3)
Salary: from £50,000 per Annam + PAYE Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing (Renewed Annually)

The Opportunity

Are you a PhD specialist with a passion for tracking the "Next Big Thing" in tech? Our client are recruiting for a Global Technology R&D Centre based in Edinburgh. We are looking for a Technical Insight Specialist to lead research on emerging technology trends, evaluate global industry shifts, and help steer the future direction of high-impact technical projects.

This is a rare bridge between deep academic research and commercial application, working alongside world-class engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Insights: Research and analyze emerging technologies and global industry trends.
• Strategic Guidance: Provide high-level suggestions for insight reports to guide future research directions.
• Collaboration: Act as a technical consultant for both business and engineering teams to evaluate potential applications of new tech.
• Who We Are Looking For
• Education: Must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. (Final-year PhD candidates graduating this year are welcome; start dates are negotiable around your VIVA).
• Language: Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English is essential.
• Technical Depth: Strong background or project experience in one or more of the following:
• Large-scale Models: LLMs, Foundation Models, Generative AI.
• Systems: Distributed Systems, Operating Systems.
• Infrastructure: Databases, Compilers.
• Programming: C++, Rust, Python, Java, etc.
• Track Record: Proven history of publications, technical blogs, or conference presentations.
• Visa: Open to candidates with a Long-term Visa or 2 or 3 year Graduate Visa.

Why Apply

• Work at the forefront of AI and System Research.
• Competitive benefits including 25 days paid annual leave and 15% employer's NI contribution.
• Prime office location in the heart of Edinburgh.

How to Apply
If you are ready to turn your technical expertise into strategic impact, please send your CV and research portfolio (if any) to Maggie Kwong [maggie.kwong@projectpeople.com].

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.