Machine Learning Applied Researcher

Machine Learning Applied Researcher – Diffusion Models & Materials

Location: London Lab (5 days a week with some hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £65,000–£90,000

Experience: Recent PhD graduate or 1–2 years industry experience

A well-funded London-based startup operating at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, and 3D rendering is hiring an Applied Machine Learning Researcher. The team is building next-generation tools that use image-based methods to capture and reproduce the physical properties of real-world materials — with applications spanning VFX, gaming, and digital content production.

This role focuses on using image generation and diffusion models to predict the physical properties of real-world materials – helping to redefine how digital assets are created and understood.

What you\’ll be working on

• Developing custom diffusion models trained on a proprietary dataset
• Fine-tuning and adapting foundation models (e.g. CLIP, SAM, Stable Diffusion)
• Building task-specific models for segmentation, classification, and prediction
• Designing modular architectures that combine pre-trained and custom components
• Collaborating with data capture and engineering teams to shape end-to-end pipelines
• Staying current with advances in diffusion models, vision transformers, and multimodal learning

What we’re looking for

• A recent PhD (or equivalent experience) in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or a related field
• Experience across 3D graphics, rendering, or materials/textures is required
• Experience implementing and training diffusion or generative image models
• Strong Python skills and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
• Understanding of transfer learning, computer vision, and image processing techniques
• Ability to translate complex research into scalable, production-ready solutions

Why join this team

• Work with a unique, high-quality dataset trusted by top-tier content creators
• Tackle high-impact technical challenges in an area with strong commercial demand
• Shape next-generation 3D content tools from the ground up
• Join a collaborative, research-driven culture with strong ties to creative industries

Interested?

Apply below!