This is a superb opportunity to work as a Numerical / Business Analyst within a large, highly successful, commercial group. The role calls for a very bright, high-calibre numerate Graduate or PhD - 2.1 / 1st Class Hons and very good 'A' level grades.

With the opportunity for rapid career development, you will work closely alongside experienced managers - undertaking a detailed analysis of recent business events and working on longer-term projects to develop clear reporting for regular business activities. A key part of the role is to not just report what happened, but to analyse the root causes and recommend improvements.

The role is highly analytical - much of the work focuses on reviewing how the business is performing and reporting back what has been happening and why. Your work will frequently be presented to senior Directors, providing the information necessary for critical business decisions.

You must offer excellent numerical skills and the ability to analyse data and draw out insights from the analysis. You should have a proven aptitude for learning and using new programming languages - ideally with some knowledge of VBA, SQL, Excel. You should also be able to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience.

You will be encouraged to take early responsibility, with support from experienced team members who provide on-the-job coaching.

A superb opportunity to rapidly advance your career.

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Very few jobs offer you both a real intellectual challenge and the chance to work in a truly worthy and beneficial application area. This one does.

Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic and highly successful 3D medical imaging company providing imaging systems used in the treatment of cancer. You will join a small, friendly team of likeminded people and have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Our client is seeking a talented Research Engineer with significant commercial OR academic experience to be primarily responsible for researching and developing new features and applications of their world-leading 3D image processing technology.

You'll have a good degree in mathematics, science or engineering, and likely a PhD or similar experience in a commercial R&D environment.

Specific skills sought are:
- Algorithm development and implementation
- Prototyping skills in C++, C# or an environment such as Matlab or Mathematica
- The ability to clearly document problems, research methodologies, test protocols, and results

You'll be able to demonstrate exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to communicate solutions clearly and methodically. You'll be able to work well in a team and alone, where necessary, and show initiative in gaining in-depth experience in areas of technology relevant to the company's products.

Ideally you will have some of the following:
- Knowledge of photogrammetry, computer vision in particular stereo reconstruction, camera calibration.
- Imaging technologies and digital imaging, processing and analysis, such as image and surface registration.
- Medical device development or medical imaging applications.
- Working with real time systems and/or multi threaded applications.

Based in modern offices in north London (very close to good transport links) and offering an excellent salary, this is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

Keywords: algorithms, 3D, image processing, imaging, C++, C#, photogrammetry, digital imaging, image analysis, surface registration, computer vision, stereo reconstruction, camera calibration. North London, to 35k

A fantastic opportunity work on next generation / blue sky research with an established high tech company.

Engaging with external consultants and academia, you will develop new technologies that will keep our client at the leading edge.

With strong academic credentials you will be able to plan and deliver complex engineering activities helping to design new design and manufacturing processes.

Key skills/experience:

· Experience of MEMS design, manufacture or processes
· Acoustics in fluids
· Advanced ceramics
· Numerical modelling and simulation (Comsol or similar)

Any experience of patent protection would be advantageous.

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Summary: PhD level Software Engineer with fluids experience for FORTRAN development, military applications, Scotland, to £35k.

This growing company has two sites in the UK and this new role is to join a growing team based in Fife. You will be developing FORTRAN code for computational fluid dynamics applications for military / government applications including explosives and propellants. You must have a PhD in Maths/Physics/Engineering or similar plus a good engineering degree and have written code in FORTRAN. You must also have fluids experience and skills in Open MPI or MPI. You will also be comfortable with military/government applications and, due to level of security clearance required for this role, you MUST be a British national.

This is an excellent opportunity to join this growing company at the cutting edge of CFD.

Keywords: Scotland, Fife, PhD, FORTRAN, CFD, Maths, Physics, Fluids, Open MPI, MPI.

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A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Quantitative Developer working on a product capable of conducting complex financial risk calculations. The skill set includes both those of a financial engineer requiring exceptional mathematical skills (to PhD level) combined with outstanding software programming expertise.

Requirements:

With outstanding mathematical ability (to PhD level) you will have at least 2 years experience using software to solve complex quantitative problems. You will also be able to show demonstrable interest in the financial industry.

Key skills: C#, C++, Quant, Financial Modelling.

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Summary: Growing financial research software company seeks outstanding maths skills, an outstanding undergraduate degree and, ideally, PhD. London, to £highly competitive.

Working with a senior fund manager, you will be assisting in the research and coding of quantative models, validating data and supporting the team - this will evolve into quantative research and development.

You MUST have an outstanding academic background. You are most likely to have a PhD (or certainly have been considering a PhD after achieving top marks in your undergraduate degree and A levels) with a 1st Class Hons from only the very best universities in subjects such as Statistics, Applied Physics, Applied Maths or Financial Maths. Coupled with all A's at A level, you will have some finance knowledge (preferably commercial experience at a bank or hedge fund but they will consider academic experience or a strong personal interest), and have some programming experience in modern programming languages. Any experience of modelling and financial analysis with a good background in calculus and statistics will be a real plus.

Keywords: PhD, 1st, all A's, Maths, Physics, Statistics, Finance, London, Quant.

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Summary: PhD level Software Engineer with strong C & C++ for embedded OS, top company, Home Counties West, to £54k + Benefits.

This leading company specializes in developing innovative programmable logic solutions for clients worldwide. Their UK site continues to grow and seeks the following high calibre engineer.

You will be a key member of a team of highly skilled and motivated software engineers, working on research and development of embedded reference designs targeting the industrial and automotive markets. You will be expected to present solutions to customers and understand their requirements, define & develop embedded reference solutions implemented on their latest and next generation products. You would also have a broader responsibility to the company, in terms of driving forwards future projects as well as product requirements for devices, tools and IP.

You must have a PhD or First class degree in Computer Science (or equivalent subject) from a top university (+ top A levels too), exceptional hands-on development skills in C/C++ are required, experience of creating applications running on VxWorks/Linux/Windows Embedded OS’s or similar, experience of creating drivers for VxWorks/Linux/Windows Embedded OS’s or similar, proven creative and innovative approach in a previous role, Assembler skills (desirable) and knowledge of HDL and/or FPGAs is useful.

Keywords: PhD, 1st, C, C++, drivers, VxWorks, Embedded OS, Software, Home Counties.

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Summary: Senior PhD level Software Engineer with C & C++ for embedded OS, top company, Home Counties West, to £68k + benefits.

This leading company specializes in developing innovative programmable logic solutions for clients worldwide. Their UK site continues to grow and seeks the following high calibre engineer.

As an Embedded Applications Developer, you will work as part of a team of highly skilled and motivated engineers, working on research and development of leading-edge system-level architectures targetting embedded processing designs. You will be expected to:

· Define and implement application reference designs to provide feedback on prospective embedded architectures
· Present solutions to customers and understand their requirements
· Be a self starter working in world-wide distributed team

You must have a PhD or First class degree in Computer Science, or equivalent subject, from a top university (+ top A levels too), exceptional hands-on development skills in C/C++ are required, experience of creating applications running on VxWorks/Linux/Windows Embedded OS’s or similar, experience of creating drivers for VxWorks/LinuxWindows Embedded OS’s or similar, proven creative and innovative approach in a previous role, Assembler skills (desirable) and knowledge of HDL and/or FPGAs is useful.

Keywords: C, C++, Embedded OS, Drivers, PhD, 1st, Home Counties, Software.

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Summary: This high-tech consultancy seeks high calibre experimental physicists to work on a range of projects, Cambridge, to £50k.

This high growth consultancy seeks a number of experimental physicists to join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, developing leading edge technologies such as microfluidics, optics, micro-mechanical devices and products such as medical diagnostics, fuel cells, displays and sensors for a range of markets from healthcare to consumer products.

You will work as an experimental physicist applying skills to create innovative solutions to real-world problems within technically demanding technology and product development projects. You will also participate in the client interface, communication and management and take responsibility for best in class project delivery.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 degree in physics with an applied PhD from a leading institute; broad experience in experimental physics, preferably including: sensors, actuators, optics/optoelectronics, fluidics; and very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills. Project management and commercial experience will be an advantage.

Keywords: 1st, 2.1, PhD, Cambridge, Experimental Physics, Sensors, Medical Devices, Consultant.

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Summary: Scientist sought with a physics or materials science background for a leading developer of new generation display technology.

A Physicist or Materials Scientist, do you have previous working knowledge of device analysis and statistical methods? Our client is an innovative leader in cutting edge display technology and seeks an experienced scientist to:

· Design and execute experiments to evaluate the performances and the potential of new materials either fluorescent or phosphorescent emitters or charge transporting systems.
· Design and execute experiments to correlate material and process parameters to device performances.
· With the help of modern statistical tools support the identification of correlations between materials properties, processing parameters and device performances.

This exciting opportunity requires ideally a candidate with a PhD or equivalent research experience in physics or material science who will:

· Design and propose experiments, write batch travellers and analyse device data to identify potentially interesting materials and to optimise their performances.
· Proactively collect relevant data and analyse them to extract statistically significant correlations between device properties and material and process parameters.
· Clearly report findings and formulate recommendations either within or outside the organisation.
· Support device fabrication and testing when required (especially in evaluating new methodology).

In addition to the above, it would be highly desirable to have:

· Hands-on experience of device fabrication.
· Knowledge of some programming experience (Visual Basic, Labview).
· Good knowledge of chemistry (to A level or equivalent).

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a leading developer of innovative, cutting edge display technology.

Keywords: Scientist, devices, materials, fluorescent, Cambridgeshire.

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