R&D Physicist - C. £50k DOE ID51511

Humand Talent Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Share options

Private medical cover

Pension contributions

Enhanced family leave

25 days holiday

Professional development support

Job summary

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking an R&D Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team and help turn complex scientific ideas into practical technology.

You will design, run and analyse experiments, developing new concepts and modelling tools in Python and/or MATLAB. Working full-time with flexible/hybrid arrangements, the role involves collaborating with engineering to translate research into deployable products and contributing to customer-facing projects.

Qualifications

• PhD or post‑PhD in physics/optics or related field.
• Experience in experimental or applied R&D.
• Experience with laser-based technologies is a plus.
• Proficient in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Ability to translate complex findings into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, run and analyse experiments.
• Develop new technical concepts, processes and applications.
• Build data analysis and modelling tools using Python and/or MATLAB.
• Work closely with engineering teams to turn research into practical solutions.
• Contribute to customer-facing technical projects and collaborative R&D.
• Build experience across research, validation and product development.

Skills

Physics

Optics

Post PhD

R&D experience

Python

MATLAB

Laser tech

Optical systems

Communicating results

Job description

Are you an R&D Scientist who enjoys turning complex scientific ideas into practical technology?

Looking for a hands-on role where you can experiment, solve technical problems and help shape new products?

Our client is looking for an R&D Scientist to join a multidisciplinary technical team and contribute to research and product development from early-stage concepts through to testing and deployment.

Why This Role is Great

• Design, run and analyse experiments
• Develop new technical concepts, processes and applications
• Build data analysis and modelling tools using Python and/or MATLAB
• Work closely with engineering teams to turn research into practical solutions
• Contribute to customer-facing technical projects and collaborative R&D
• Build experience across research, validation and product development

About You

Our client would love to hear from scientists with experience in areas such as:

• Physics, optics, photonics or a related technical discipline
• Post PhD research experience
• Experimental or applied R&D
• Laser-based technologies
• Optical systems, waveguides or fibre technologies
• Python and/or MATLAB
• Translating complex technical findings into clear, practical outcomes

You do not need to tick every box. Relevant or transferable scientific experience is very welcome.

Package

Salary: £50,000+ depending on experience

Working: Full-time with flexible/hybrid working where appropriate

Benefits: Bonus, share options, private medical cover, pension contributions, enhanced family leave, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and professional development support.

Interested?

Humand Talent Solutions and our client are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, and reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.