Materials Engineer - Recent PhD Graduate

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Cambridge is seeking a recent PhD graduate in physics or electronics to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on developing next-generation materials aimed at decarbonising emission-heavy devices. You'll work on complex projects alongside experienced engineers and scientists, contributing to groundbreaking innovations in a supportive environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to transition from academia to industry, engaging in invigorating projects that push the boundaries of material science. If you are naturally curious and eager to apply your knowledge, this could be the perfect start to your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression

Innovative Environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic experience with materials from a physics, materials science, or electronics perspective.
• Understanding of experimental testing and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Work on developing robust materials for emission-heavy devices.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on innovative projects.

Skills

Materials Science

Physics

Electronics

Experimental Testing

Data Acquisition

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Electronics

Job description

Materials Engineer - Recent PhD Graduate

A pioneer of novel instrumentation in Cambridge is looking for a research PhD graduate to work on next generation materials, and Newton Colmore is assisting with their search.

The company is ideally looking for a recent physics or electronics PhD graduate who is now ready to apply their academic knowledge in industry. You will be working on highly complex projects that aim to develop robust and versatile materials that solve a series of different problems across multiple applications. A key area of focus is using materials to decarbonise emission-heavy devices and systems.

You will be working alongside engineers and scientists in this multidisciplinary team, scoping new ideas and concepts, and running with these through the entire development process. The company has a strong track record of delivering new innovations to market and this role will give you the opportunity to contribute to that history. Because of the nature of work, this could be a great first destination for you in industry and you will always have new and invigorating projects on the horizon.

To be considered for this role we are ideally looking for people with the following attributes:

1. Strong academic experience with materials, from either a physics, materials science or electronics perspective.
2. Naturally curious personality and someone who enjoys developing new ideas.
3. An understanding of experimental testing and data acquisition.
4. Experience with constructing new theories for both new and existing materials.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offers a highly competitive package as well as providing excellent career progression within an innovative environment.

For more information, make a confidential application now and a member of our consulting team will be in touch with more details.