Research And Development Scientist

9N Global Graphene; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering deep-tech startup is seeking an R&D Scientist in Carbon and Graphene Technology. This part-time role involves hands-on R&D, collaborating with external partners, and contributing to scalable graphene production. Ideal candidates have advanced degrees and practical experience with carbon-based materials, ready to make a significant impact in climate technology.

Benefits

Equity participation

High-ownership role

Collaborate with senior leadership

Qualifications

• PhD student or recent graduate in Materials Science, Physics, Nanotechnology or Chemical Engineering.
• Practical experience with carbon black or graphene.
• Understanding of prototyping and lab-scale equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and recommend equipment for converting plastic waste into graphene.
• Conduct hands-on graphene R&D and perform material characterization.
• Document experimental procedures ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Practical experience with carbon black

Lab-scale equipment understanding

Technical documentation knowledge

Education

MSc, MEng, or PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Physics

PhD in Nanotech

Job description

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R&D Scientist - Carbon and Graphene Technology & Prototyping

Location: Manchester, UK (Remote initially - location based post see round)

Reporting to: CTO

Right to work in the UK required

Volunteer position - Salary once current seed round is secured!

9N Limited is pioneering the future of sustainable carbon-based materials and graphene — transforming non-recyclable plastics into advanced materials for electronics, energy, defense, and space-tech.

We are looking for a R&D Scientist in Carbon and Graphene Technology & Prototyping to join our core technology team. In this role, you’ll contribute to scaling our patented graphene production technology, support the design and evaluation of prototyping setups, and help define the technical path to commercial manufacturing. You’ll also help maintain a live technical data room, keep the team up to date with emerging developments in advanced materials, and collaborate closely with external partners on MVP development and validation.

Your Role

• Analyse and recommend equipment, lab configurations, and prototyping requirements for converting plastic waste into graphene
• Conduct hands-on graphene R&D
• Perform material characterization using tools like Raman spectroscopy, SEM, and TEM
• Track emerging technologies, production methods, and applications in graphene and 2D materials
• Build and manage a technical data room to support grant applications, IP filings, and investor due diligence
• Work closely with external labs, academic institutions, and technology partners to support MVP development and trials
• Document experimental procedures and ensure safety and compliance within the lab

Who You Might Be

This role suits a technically curious and proactive early-career scientist or engineer who thrives in a dynamic, scale-up environment.

You might be:

• A PhD student or recent graduate in Materials Science, Physics, Nanotechnology, or Chemical Engineering
• A postdoc or research assistant ready to make a commercial impact
• A process engineer or applied physicist with hands-on experience in lab environments and prototyping

Requirements

• MSc, MEng, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Nanotech
• Practical experience with carbon black, graphene or other 3D/2D materials
• Understanding of prototyping, lab-scale equipment, and/or materials selection/processing
• Familiarity with technical documentation and data analysis
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Preferably based in Greater Manchester

What We Offer

• Equity participation from an early stage
• High-ownership role in a deep-tech startup addressing critical environmental challenges
• Work directly with senior leadership and external collaborators
• Help shape the future of sustainable advanced materials

Visit us at www.t-9n.com

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Climate Technology, Product Manufacturing