Junior Materials Engineer, Self-Healing Concrete R&D

Capua; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for progression

Hands-on role addressing sustainability challenges

Collaboration with an experienced team

Job summary

Capua, a pioneering Cambridge spin-out focused on innovative self-healing concrete technology, is seeking a Junior Engineer to join their R&D team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for graduates passionate about materials science and sustainability. You will conduct laboratory experiments on advanced materials, contributing to groundbreaking solutions that enhance structural durability.

As a Junior Engineer, you’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world applications, working in a collaborative environment while helping to solve pressing infrastructure challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant subject.
• Hands-on laboratory experience is essential.
• Experience with polymers or concrete materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify suitable materials.
• Design and run laboratory experiments for material evaluation.
• Interpret experimental data and document findings.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Materials development

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Experimental equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Capua, a pioneering Cambridge spin-out focused on innovative self-healing concrete technology, is seeking a Junior Engineer to join their R&D team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for graduates passionate about materials science and sustainability. You will conduct laboratory experiments on advanced materials, contributing to groundbreaking solutions that enhance structural durability.

As a Junior Engineer, you’ll gain valuable exposure to real-world applications, working in a collaborative environment while helping to solve pressing infrastructure challenges.