This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Business Analyst within a large, highly successful, commercial group. As a high-calibre graduate or PhD (2.1 / 1st class hons, A's or B at 'A' level), you will work closely alongside experienced managers. The role covers a range of work, from swift analysis of recent business events to longer-term projects developing clear reporting for regular business activities. A key part of the role is to not just report what happened, but analyse the root causes and recommend improvements.

The role is highly analytical - much of the work focuses on reviewing how the operational side of 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 an aptitude for learning and using new programming languages - ideally with a 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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Summary: Graduate / PhD level mathematical modelling role in finance, based in Central London. From £28k+ benefits.

Our client is a financial consultancy who specialise in financial modelling and advice for major investment projects. Their clients are large corporations, governments, construction companies or a combination of all three. They now have a number of maths modelling opportunities for highly numerate recent or pending graduates and PhD students. You will be based in Central London and will help build new financial models and analyse existing models for a range of clients.

Successful applicants will have at least a 2.1 degree in a numerate discipline such as maths, engineering, physics, computer science, electronics, etc and an A grade in A-level maths. No prior knowledge of finance or financial modelling is required, although a working knowledge of Excel and Visual Basic would be advantageous.

You will receive comprehensive in-house training and will be rewarded with a handsome graduate salary and benefits including eligibility for a regular 6-monthly bonus, private health care for you and your family/partner, a company matched 3% pension and excellent career prospects. They will even pay for professional training such as your CFA qualification.

Keywords: Maths Modelling, Finance, Excel, VB, Graduate 2007 / 2008, PhD, 2.1 Hons, Numerate Discipline, London.

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This is a rare opportunity to work as a graduate-level business architect / analyst within a large blue-chip multi-national. It will enable you to make the most of your academic achievement so far and fast-track your career.

The current team consists of high-calibre graduates who work closely alongside experienced managers. The work is project based, geared towards identifying key issues within the business and developing solutions that create measurable improvements. The work is high profile and offers regular exposure to senior Directors.

With an outstanding academic record (top degree or PhD from a top university, excellent A levels) you should offer good business sense, excellent problem-solving ability and the aptitude to understand complex issues and develop workable solutions. You should also demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and clearly within the business - and to liaise well with staff at all levels.

Projects may start as pure research and finish with a full national implementation. Your role in this project is critical, both in understanding the issues and delivering a solution.

A superb role with top career development prospects.

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A great opportunity for a Senior RF Engineer to join this successful company and help with the design of on-chip passive components and the development of simulation tools.

Key Responsibilities:

* On-chip passive component design. Examples include inductors, transformers, baluns, capacitors and interconnect lines.
* Simulation of passive structures using 3D and 2.5D field-solving simulators.
* Setting up test benches, analysing simulation data and comparing it to measured data.
* Building equivalent lumped models, based on simulation and measured data, for passive and active networks.
* Investigation and simulation of coupling mechanisms between two or more on-chip passive structures.
* Investigation and simulation of packaging to quantify interaction between packaging and on-die structures.
* Providing layout and floor-planning guidance and support to analogue/RF designers.
* Calibration of field solver simulation setup against measured data provided by the foundry.
* Development of source code to integrate simulation tools into a common design environment.
* Cadence: simulation and layout for test chips.
* Measurement of test chips - wafer level and board level.

Person Specification:

Required:

* Masters or PhD in electronics, or equivalent.
* Sound knowledge of electromagnetic theory and 3D electromagnetic field solvers.
* Experienced in RF engineering skills: component level, circuit level, system level and propagation.
* Familiar with simulation tools (Ansoft Designer, HFSS, Agilent Momentum, Spice simulators)
* Familiar with RF measurement instruments, measurement methods, calibration and de-embedding methods.

Desired:

* Knowledge of AutoCAD, Matlab, high-level languages.
* Experienced in using Cadence.
* Knowledge of silicon process technology.
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
* Excellent problem solving skills.
* Self-starter who has the ability to identify and exploit new opportunities.
* Can play a leading role in technology development.


Keywords: RF Engineer; Electromagnetic theory; Simulation tools (Ansoft Designer, HFSS, Agilent Momentum, Spice simulators).

Summary: ground floor position in exciting, VC-funded start-up, developing the next web 2.0 / web 3.0 internet phenomenon. Java Developer(s), Cambridge, to £35k depending on experience (+ share options).

Our client is a start-up company who are currently in stealth mode developing their product, which is an innovative, high performance web application that they are sure will be the next big thing. Their team of four are currently based out of their R&D incubation centre in Cambridge, although their ambitions are to go global! The company's founders hail from California's high-tech hub and have an impressive record of high-tech start-ups. With substantial VC funding they are now looking for two or three ambitious Java Developers to bring their product to life.

You will be an ambitious Java Developer who likes the idea of being part of a successful start-up. You will have a strong academic record as well as significant experience of development in Java / J2EE, including tools such as Tomcat, Eclipse and Ant and frameworks such as Hibernate and Spring. You might have some experience in a software company, or you might be fresh from a PhD or MSc. Either way, the important thing is that you have put your Java to good use, developing a tangible product or service of some description.

Keywords: Java, J2EE, Tomcat, Eclipse, Ant, Hibernate, Spring, web applications, web services, web 2.0, web 3.0, distributed systems, open source, exciting start-up.

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Our client have expertise in the fields of radar, location and sensing system design, advanced control and signal processing. They are currently seeking an outstanding graduate physicist to help than develop solutions for a range of different markets.

To meet the requirements of this role you will have:

· A good first degree or PhD in Physics or a related engineering discipline
· Interest in algorithm design, ideally in a signal processing environment
· Able to demonstrate good software engineering skills
· An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
· Excellent mathematical skills
· Good communication skills, both verbal and written
In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Experience of C or MATLAB
· Experience of algorithm development for sensing applications
· An understanding of sensing technologies applicable to a range of physical effects

Graduates with industrial experience or recent graduates with relevant academic course or research experience are welcomed.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain security clearance for the successful applicant, and therefore the applicant must hold UK nationality.

Key skills: Physicist, Algorithm Design, Signal Processing, C, Matlab.

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Are you a bright Software /Hardware Engineer with good all-round skills, able to handle any problems thrown at you? With an excellent degree in Electronics Engineering you will have broad electronics skills, also being able to write software when needed or pick up that soldering iron and knock up a demo. You may have a PhD or a few years commercial experience in an R&D environment where you will have used your initiative and self reliance.

More specifically, knowledge of C programming for small processors (8051, AVR, PIC), control engineering (MATLAB), analogue and digital electronics etc would be useful.

This growing company are looking for ‘smart’ self starters to join their team and help solve difficult technical problems with innovative solutions.

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A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual to join this leading company and work on the design of digital signal processing algorithms for imaging, detection and sensing systems, and their implementation in hardware and/or embedded software.

To meet the requirements of this you will have:

· Top first degree and/or PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics or related discipline
· Strong mathematical skills and interest in applying mathematics to solve problems
· Good communication skills, both written and verbal
· Good software engineering skills

In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Knowledge and experience of the application of Bayesian Inference in processing systems
· Experience of using C and MATLAB
· Experience in algorithm design, ideally in a DSP environment
· Experience in implementation in hardware or software, ideally in DSP systems

Applicants should be both willing and able to work on UK defence projects.

Our client is a global provider of software for technical computing and the development of system models and control algorithms. They are currently looking for an experienced engineer who will work directly with their customers to understand their real engineering challenges and help them understand how to apply their products to solve their problems.

As part of a very talented, high-energy team, you will be using your modelling, industry domain and interpersonal skills to help their customers.

Skills/Qualifications:

- You will have a good degree and ideally PhD in Engineering with some specialisation in control
- Good commercial experience in the Aerospace, or similar industry with demonstrable experience in real-world control solutions.
- Good knowledge of C, Matlab, Simulink.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Keywords: Control Systems, Simulation, Physical Modelling, Rapid Prototyping, C, Matlab, Simulink, Aerospace.

This international product development consultancy are currently looking to recruit a Mathematical Physicist to become involved in a range of projects serving clients across several industry sectors. You will contribute ideas/concepts and analysis for new products and services. This role requires team work as well as an ability to work on ones own. You must be able to demonstrate good project co-ordination and first-rate prioritising skills to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Role Requirements

• To provide mathematical support to the group and wider company as required.
• To be able to provide theoretical insight into a problem
• Ability to abstract a physical problem into mathematical expressions, solve equations (numerically and/or analytically), and to translate the theoretical results into a real-world explanations and solutions
• Ability to explain theoretical principles to non-mathematical, and non-technical colleagues & clients

Accountabilities
• Form part of project teams
• Client interaction
• Ability to work alongside colleagues from other disciplines, but will have support from other mathematical physicists
• May involve project management

The Person

The ideal candidate will be a graduate with an excellent academic track record, you will be enthusiastic about building a career in a consulting environment to include client facing duties and project management responsibilities

• A good academic track record, with at least a 2.1 or equivalent in a related discipline, a Masters or PhD would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be a strong team player
• Be able to demonstrate insight and innovation
• Proficient user of mathematical tools, for example Mathcad, Matlab.
• Experience of numerical tools such as FEMLAB or similar would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of image and signal processing would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of real time systems
• DSP knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of mathematical physics

This position requires a person with strong self motivation and drive and with the ability to manage and add to their own workload.

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