We are looking for a Physicist with a passion for innovation and technology to join our Applied Science team. You will be motivated by the idea of applying your theoretical knowledge and experimental skill to create real-world solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent PhD graduate or early career researcher to tackle challenges across a range of industries—including Defence, Healthcare, and Energy—by applying your scientific understanding, and your drive and curiosity to learn new things.
This role offers a wide variety of technical challenges and opportunities for personal development. It will involve both practical and desk-based work across diverse technical areas, working within multidisciplinary teams.
While your work will span diverse areas of optical physics and beyond, a central focus will be on designing and developing photonic integrated circuits, and the next-generation products they will enable.
A background in integrated photonics is not a requirement for the role; there will be tailored opportunities to learn and upskill. This position offers an excellent chance to become an expert in the rapidly growing field of integrated photonics.
We take pride in being ahead of the curve—working with and developing innovative new technology. The projects we work on are highly diverse, and you will combine your existing skills and knowledge with an appetite to rapidly identify and assimilate whatever new information is necessary to solve the problem at hand. Examples of recent work undertaken for our clients include:
We are a nurturing team. You will be supported to develop your career in the direction you want, with mentoring and training provided. Opportunities for development and progression are varied and will be tailored to the interests, experience, and skills of the successful candidate, with scope to develop increased technical, commercial, and/or programme expertise and leadership.
You will have research experience in a field related to optics or photonics, combined with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and a collaborative approach. We are looking for someone who enjoys being hands on in the lab as well as conducting desk-based analysis.
You should have:
In addition, you should have experience with 1 of the following:
Most importantly, you must be keen to take on new challenges, learn on the job, and grow your capabilities.
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