Materials Engineer - Recent PhD Graduate

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Cambridge seeks a research PhD graduate to develop next-generation materials. This role offers the chance to work on projects aimed at decarbonising devices and systems, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in physics, materials science, or electronics, coupled with a curious mindset and a passion for innovation. Join a company with a proven track record of bringing new ideas to market, where your contributions can make a significant impact on future technologies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Materials Science

Physics

Electronics

Experimental Testing

Data Acquisition

Theory Construction

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Electronics

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Client:

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 have 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;

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

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer 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.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment and search firm. We help our clients find expert engineers and scientists, globally, across medical devices, biotech, and climate technology. We were founded in 2015 and we exist to introduce inventors and innovators to impactful companies.