Applications Scientist, AFM & Nano Characterization

Bruker; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking an Applications Scientist to drive growth of AFM, Stylus and Optical Profilers and NanoIndentation Systems from our Coventry, UK headquarters with ~50% UK/EMEA travel.

You will provide applications support, run demonstrations, and train customers, working with a European applications team. The role requires AFM/nanoscale metrology experience, strong English, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Higher Degree in a Scientific Discipline, experience in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) a plus.
• BSc or MSc using advanced nanoscale or optical metrology an advantage.
• Current valid driving licence.
• Fluent in English.
• Accurate, literate and articulate, with good communication skills in English.
• Proof of oral presentations at scientific conferences is beneficial.
• Experience with Surface Profilers, Nano-IR and NanoIndentation Systems is beneficial.
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience demonstrating and training with scientific instrumentation in an academic or industrial environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Applications Support for successful growth of the above product lines
• Product demonstrations
• Executing samples measurements to technically advance an opportunity
• Providing advanced technical support for the Bruker sales team in customer visits
• Supporting existing customers via applications support (email, phone, Teams, TeamViewer, visits)
• Presenting latest developments at academic & industrial conferences
• Operating instruments on booths at conferences and workshops
• Running practical workshops at Bruker internal events (workshops, user meetings, etc...)
• Packing, getting instruments ready for shipment and installing systems for demonstration
• Providing advanced training for customers
• Sharing best practice regarding instrument operation within Bruker global applications team
• Managing a demonstration laboratory.
• The successful candidate will work with the Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology Division sales team based in the UK, and be fully integrated within the European Applications team.
• The position reports to the EMEA Sales-Applications Manager with priorities also being set by the EMEA Sales Director.
• The position is based at our Coventry office. Travel in UK and Europe will account for approximately 50% of the time.

Skills

AFM experience

Nanoscale metrology

English fluency

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Instrumentation training

Education

Higher Degree in a Scientific Discipline

BSc/MSc in nanoscale or optical metrology

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bruker is seeking an Applications Scientist to drive growth of AFM, Stylus and Optical Profilers and NanoIndentation Systems from our Coventry, UK headquarters with ~50% UK/EMEA travel.

You will provide applications support, run demonstrations, and train customers, working with a European applications team. The role requires AFM/nanoscale metrology experience, strong English, and excellent communication skills.