PhD Ultrasound Consultant

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Free lunch and refreshments daily

Life insurance (6 x salary)

25 days annual holiday(plus bank holi

Enhanced parental leave, with flexible

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Social activities including squash, Zs

Discounts and memberships for localスポ

Job summary

TTP, located near Cambridge, seeks an exceptional electrical engineer or physicist with ultrasound expertise to shape the future of surgical device innovation. You will lead ambitious projects that translate ultrasound science into clinically impactful products, from feasibility to launch, while engaging directly with clients to build strategic collaborations.

You will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging PhD-level or industrial ultrasound experience to drive leadership, technology

Qualifications

• PhD/postdoc or industrial experience with ultrasound in surgical/devices.
• Deep expertise in ultrasound with ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to technically ambitious, commercially valuable projects.
• Apply ultrasound technology across the innovation lifecycle from feasibility to product launch.
• Engage directly with clients to shape strategy and deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Grow presence in the surgical technology community and influence industry direction.

Skills

Ultrasound expertise

Project leadership

Client relationship building

Transducer design

Ultrasound signal processing

High speed electronics for ultrasound

Regulatory compliance (60601-2-37)

Metrology (scanning hydrophone)

Education

PhD or postdoc or equivalent industrial experience

Job description

We’re looking for an exceptional electrical engineer or physicist with expertise in ultrasound to help us shape the future of surgical device innovation. At TTP, you’ll work on breakthrough technologies that improve clinical outcomes and surgical workflows – from robotic-assisted surgery systems to intelligent instruments with embedded sensors.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead and contribute to technically ambitious, commercially valuable projects
• Apply ultrasound technology across the innovation lifecycle – from early feasibility and concept development to product launch
• Engage directly with clients to shape strategy, build lasting partnerships, and deliver high-impact outcomes
• Grow your presence in the surgical technology community and contribute to shaping industry direction

Every project offers a chance to explore new scientific domains, develop project leadership and client relationship skills, and make a tangible impact on patients and clinicians alike.

About You

You thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and you’re excited about leading multidisciplinary teams and growing client relationships.

You have deep expertise in ultrasound, gained through a PhD/post doc or industrial experience and awareness of most of the following areas; deep expertise in one of them is desirable:

• Transducer design and fabrication
• Ultrasound signal processing
• High speed electronics for ultrasound
• Regulatory considerations e.g. 60601-2-37 compliance
• Metrology e.g. scanning hydrophone

You are:

• A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
• Intellectually curious and inventive
• Strategic – able to see the bigger picture, anticipate challenges and opportunities, and stay focused
• A strong relationship-builder who listens attentively and engages thoughtfully
• Entrepreneurial and adaptable
• Motivated by the real-world application of science and technology

TTP operates from an award-winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Annual profit-related bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Free lunch and refreshments daily
• Life insurance (6 x salary)
• 25 days annual holiday(plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return-to-work options
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP’s own rock band
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues

Diversity Statement:

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society. We can’t profess to be perfect in this regard, or to yet have all the answers. But we continuously strive to do better, and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity – both for our community and for the overall success of our business.

We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background, whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.