Applied Scientist, Materials – Cambridge: Real-World Impact

PA Consulting; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & lifestyle perks with private

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave (+ half-day on 24

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work,

Job summary

PA Consulting in Melbourn, Cambridge, is seeking a Graduate in Applied Sciences to apply science across diverse projects at our Global Innovation & Technology Centre. The role starts Autumn 2027 and offers exposure to materials science, biology, chemistry and engineering in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will join a team of biologists, chemists, physicists, materials scientists and engineers, working to solve real‑world challenges with innovative approaches.

Qualifications

• Growth-oriented and curious, open to change and eager to learn.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused, thrives in teams.
• Credible and communicative with strong written and verbal skills.
• Analytical and adaptable, solves problems in new areas.
• Professional and reliable with good workplace etiquette.
• Practical and proactive, applies knowledge to real-world contexts.

Skills

Growth-oriented

Curious

Collaborative

Credible

Analytical

Adaptable

Professional

Education

Undergraduate degree in Materials Sciences

Job description

PA Consulting in Melbourn, Cambridge, is seeking a Graduate in Applied Sciences to apply science across diverse projects at our Global Innovation & Technology Centre. The role starts Autumn 2027 and offers exposure to materials science, biology, chemistry and engineering in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will join a team of biologists, chemists, physicists, materials scientists and engineers, working to solve real‑world challenges with innovative approaches.