Senior Physicist – Advanced Electron Optics & Instrumentation

Anonymous; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering company in advanced scientific instrumentation is seeking a Senior Physicist to join their innovative R&D team in York, UK. This role involves designing, building, and testing state-of-the-art instrumentation like SEM/TEM, driving innovation in microscopy and materials analysis. Candidates should have an MSc or PhD in a relevant field and proven experience in experimental research. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development support

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in experimental research and instrumentation development.
• Hands-on experience with SEM/TEM or UHV systems is highly desirable.
• Strong theoretical grounding in physics.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out complex experiments to advance electron-optical technology.
• Develop and prototype components for cutting-edge instruments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate research into commercial innovation.

Skills

Experimental research

Instrumentation development

Analytical thinking

Mathematical modeling

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Physics, Electron Optics, Surface Science

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)

Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)

Ultra-high vacuum systems

Job description

A pioneering company in advanced scientific instrumentation is seeking a Senior Physicist to join their innovative R&D team in York, UK. This role involves designing, building, and testing state-of-the-art instrumentation like SEM/TEM, driving innovation in microscopy and materials analysis. Candidates should have an MSc or PhD in a relevant field and proven experience in experimental research. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology.