Hire GenAI & AI Research PhD Talent with Raice.AI (UK & Europe)

martin3127
Jan 29
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At Raice, we help organisations hire outstanding Generative AI researchers, Research Scientists, and PhD‑level AI talent across the UK and Europe. We are a specialist recruitment agency focused on GenAI, foundational models, and advanced AI research roles, with a strong understanding of the academic and commercial AI landscape.

If you’re finding it difficult to hire researchers who can translate cutting‑edge theory into real‑world impact, Raice is here to help.

Why GenAI & PhD‑Level AI Talent Is Difficult to Hire

Hiring GenAI researchers is fundamentally different from hiring generalist engineers. The strongest candidates typically combine:

Deep academic training (PhD or research‑focused MSc)
Hands‑on experience with LLMs, diffusion models, or multimodal systems
Strong mathematical foundations (optimisation, probability, linear algebra)
The ability to move research from paper to production
Experience publishing, experimenting, and iterating in fast‑moving environments

These profiles are scarce, highly competitive, and challenging to assess without genuine domain expertise.

That’s where Raice.ai adds value.

How Raice Supports GenAI & AI Research Hiring

We are not a generalist recruitment firm. Raice.ai specialises exclusively in AI research and GenAI hiring, allowing us to assess depth and rigour, not just surface‑level keywords.

1. Research‑Led Technical Assessment

We evaluate candidates on:

Research background and publication quality
Experience with large language models and generative architectures
Experimental design and evaluation methodology
Ability to scale research into applied or production systems
Programming capability (Python, PyTorch, JAX, research‑grade code)

You meet candidates who can conduct credible, independent research, not just apply off‑the‑shelf models.

2. Precise Matching for AI Research Teams

We recruit for roles including:

Research Scientist (GenAI / LLM)
Applied Researcher or Research Engineer
PhD interns and postdoctoral researchers
Foundation model and multimodal specialists
Early‑stage GenAI hires for UK and EU startups

Whether you’re an AI‑first startup, a research lab, or an enterprise innovation team, we align talent to your technical goals, funding stage, and organisational maturity.

The GenAI Talent We Place

Through Raice.ai, organisations hire researchers who:

Build, fine‑tune, and evaluate large generative models
Develop novel architectures, training approaches, or benchmarks
Publish at leading conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, CVPR)
Bridge academic research and applied AI development
Collaborate effectively with engineering and product teams

These are researchers who turn ideas into measurable technical progress.

Why UK & European Companies Work with Raice

Genuine AI & Research Expertise

We understand research papers, academic signals, and technical trade‑offs, not just CVs.

Higher Signal, Less Noise

You interview fewer candidates, each with clear technical and research credibility.

Access to PhD & Research Networks

We work across UK and European universities, labs, and AI ecosystems.

Flexible Hiring Approaches

Permanent hires, fixed‑term research contracts, visiting researchers, and early stealth hires.

When to Partner with Raice

Organisations typically work with us when they:

Need senior GenAI or PhD‑level talent in a competitive market
Are building or scaling in‑house AI research capability
Want to avoid costly mis‑hires in senior research roles
Compete with large labs and well‑funded AI companies for talent

If AI research is business‑critical, recruitment needs to be specialist.

Build Your GenAI Research Team with Raice

At Raice, we help UK and European organisations hire AI researchers who shape the future of technology.

If you’re developing GenAI systems, training foundation models, or applying cutting‑edge research at scale, Raice is your specialist hiring partner.

Speak with Raice to hire elite GenAI and PhD‑level AI talent.