Materials Scientist

IC Resources Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Private medical insurance

Relocation support

Training and development budget

Job summary

IC Resources Recruitment in Oxford is seeking a Materials Scientist to join a dynamic R&D team. You will develop next-generation nanomaterials for optoelectronic and advanced materials applications, translating cutting-edge research into scalable technologies.

The role involves hands-on synthesis, ink formulation, and thin-film processing, with opportunities to work in a well-funded deep-tech environment and contribute to real-world impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in synthesizing metal nanoparticles, nanomaterials, or conductive inks in wet chemistry environments.
• Knowledge of nanoparticle surface chemistry and sintering processes.
• Experience with thin-film deposition, coating, or printing techniques.
• Familiarity with electrical, optical, and materials characterization methods such as SEM or Raman spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and optimize metal nanoparticles and functional nanomaterials.
• Develop and refine ink formulations with controlled viscosity, stability, and particle distribution.
• Design and optimize processes for thin-film deposition, coating, and printing.
• Characterize materials and evaluate their electrical and optical performance using advanced analytical techniques.
• Investigate structure-property relationships to enhance material performance and stability.

Skills

Nanoparticle synthesis

Nanomaterials handling

Conductive inks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science / related field

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

SEM/Raman spectroscopy

Thin-film deposition

Ink formulation equipment

Job description

Materials Scientist Overview

Company Name: IC Resources Recruitment

Job Role: Materials Scientist

Qualifications: Bachelor's

Category: General Jobs

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Oxford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Scientist to join a dynamic R&D team in Oxford. This role involves the development of next-generation nanomaterials tailored for optoelectronic and advanced materials applications, set within a fast-paced and well-funded deep-tech environment. You will play a crucial role in translating cutting-edge research into scalable technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Synthesize and optimize metal nanoparticles and functional nanomaterials.
• Develop and refine ink formulations with controlled viscosity, stability, and particle distribution.
• Design and optimize processes for thin-film deposition, coating, and printing.
• Characterize materials and evaluate their electrical and optical performance using advanced analytical techniques.
• Investigate structure-property relationships to enhance material performance and stability.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in synthesizing metal nanoparticles, nanomaterials, or conductive inks in wet chemistry environments.
• Knowledge of nanoparticle surface chemistry and sintering processes.
• Experience with thin-film deposition, coating, or printing techniques.
• Familiarity with electrical, optical, and materials characterization methods, including techniques such as SEM or Raman spectroscopy.
• Experience with printed electronics, transparent conductive materials, semiconductor devices, or scaling nanomaterial processes would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Equity participation and private medical insurance.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Training and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, well-funded deep-tech company at an early stage.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge sustainable materials technologies with real-world impact.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor's

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