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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Summary: Analogue, Digital and Physics skills needed, growing company, Cambridge, to £50k.

Our client develops leading-edge technologies and products, including development of micro-mechanical, piezoelectronic, fluidic and optical devices for markets ranging from healthcare to consumer products. They now seek a bright, enthusiastic, hands-on physicist and electronics specialist with both an aptitude and interest in commercial development. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, an intuitive grasp of fundamental scientific principles, and demonstrable drive and commitment. You will be involved in development of optimised electronics solutions for novel sensor, actuator and display technologies; applying skills to create innovative and effective solutions to real-world problems, working on and leading demanding technology and product development projects; participate in the client interface, communication and management; and taking responsibility for best in class project delivery.

You must have a 1st or 2.1 degree in physics or electronic engineering with a PhD from a leading university; electronics experience including practical analogue and digital hardware design, development and analysis skills; very good oral and written communication, presentation, and team skills; and ideally, project management and commercial experience.

Keywords: Analogue, Digital, Physics, PhD, 1st, 2.1, Cambridge, Sensors.

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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: This expanding technology consultancy seeks a consultant in optics, with proven project management skills, to work with clients, Cambridge, to £60k.

Within a period of continuous growth, this highly respected high technology consultancy seeks a highly skilled technologist with a background in optical physics and engineering to lead demanding development projects and build new business in product & technology.

You must have an excellent academic background with at least a 2.1 from a good university (with strong A level grades) plus a PhD. You must have a track record in project management within optics or a similar field and a broad knowledge of engineering and optics. You will have demonstrable drive and commitment to be able to take the lead in client management and project delivery.

Keywords: Optics, Consultant, Project Management, 2.1, 1st, PhD, Cambridge.

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Are you an expert in data analysis and modelling? Can you show demonstrated ability to perform complex computational analysis, modelling and simulation?

With a top technical degree in Maths, Physics or Engineering, and ideally a PhD, good experience with MATLAB or similar products is essential. You will also have very strong verbal and written communication skills.

A great opportunity for someone happy in a customer facing role.

Key skills: CAE tools, data analysis, modelling, simulation, MATLAB/Simulink.

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This leading Science and Technology consultancy are looking for a Physicist to become involved in a range of projects with a particular focus on medical devices.

You will be involved in contributing ideas/concepts for new products and services. This role requires a good team player and candidates must be able to demonstrate good project coordination, first-rate prioritising and enthusiasm for learning new skills and techniques and solving problems.

Essential Experience & Skills

The ideal candidate will be a graduate with an excellent academic track record with some relevant industrial experience and able to demonstrate insight and innovation. You will be enthusiastic about building a career in a consulting environment to include client facing duties and project management responsibilities. You should have:

· A good academic track record, with at least a 2.1 or equivalent in a related discipline (a Masters or PhD would be advantageous, from a leading university); post degree industrial experience would be an advantageous
· A good working knowledge of physics
· Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to analyse a wide range of data, structure their thoughts well, draw robust conclusions, and communicate their conclusions in a clear concise way
· Excellent attention to detail
· The ability to work to deadlines
· Good interpersonal skills, and be a strong team player.

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In order to meet growing demands, our clients Fluid Mechanics Group conducts an array of highly specialised investigations and are currently seeking an experienced numerical experimentalist.

As an experienced Principal or Senior Engineer, you must have considerable experience in advanced techniques in mathematical modelling, numerical algorithm development, and high performance computing in POSIX based OS.

Qualified to degree level ideally in applied physics or engineering, preferably with a Ph.D. or its equivalent, your primary role will be code development and numerical experimentation in most of the following areas:

· High Speed Multiphase Flows – including phase change and reactions,
· Aerosol Transport and Dispersion
· Fluid thermo-physical and transport properties characterisation – both at low- and high-pressures and temperatures,

You should also be fluent in programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, F95, Python, Perl, JAVA, Awk as well as parallel programming in MPI. It will also be very helpful to have some familiarity with commercial CAE/CFD tools - such as Solidworks, ANSYS CFX, FLUENT, ICEM CFD or their equivalent. For this position, a solid experience in OpenFOAM will be an exceptional advantage.

With an understanding and appreciation of IP you will understand the commercial realities of the business and be able to apply this understanding to your work.

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This role provides an excellent opportunity for a physicist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints.

Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:

· Lead optical design role on multidisciplinary projects
· Development of specifications
· Generation of innovative solutions
· Identification of risks
· Proof of principle by analysis and laboratory evaluation
· Detailed design, implementation and test
· Task and project management, typically involving teams of up to ten engineers

To meet the requirements of this role you should have:

· A good first degree in Physics or Natural Sciences
· Significant experience, preferably to PhD level, of the development of optical techniques of relevance to diagnostic or life science applications
· A strong understanding of the principles of sensing and measurement and the ability to undertake signal chain analysis
· Strong practical skills with experience of ‘hands-on’ development
· A creative mind, capable of designing bespoke solutions to complex sensing challenges where existing off the shelf solutions will not meet performance criteria
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Strong personal motivation and enthusiasm for the technology area
· The ability to work effectively as a team player
In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
· Direct experience of an emerging technology that will be commercially important in life sciences or diagnostics in the near future
· Experience in using optical design tools
· Experience of C or MATLAB
· Algorithm development for sensing applications
· Product development in a commercial environment
· Experience of other, non-optical, sensing technologies

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Summary: Very bright Physicist / Engineer / Scientist needed for specialised Pre-Sales Engineer role, Herts, to £highly competitive + bonuses.

This international company develops a suite of simulation products enabling the full modelling lifecycle of a product from geometry through to full visualisation. This leading tool is unlike any other FEA software solution by the nature of its flexible physics interfaces.

The key role is to join a small team as a Pre-Sales Engineer specifically to liaise with academia. You will provide technical understanding and analysis to communicate with leading university departments in order to promote the use of the full software product suite. You will be interacting with leading researchers and academics at a peer level, thus you will be required to have a broad knowledge of the latest research which is to complement your skills in a variety of scientific disciplines to support future sales activity.

You must have an excellent academic record with very good A-levels (or equivalents) with a 1st and MSc/PhD in Engineering/Physical Sciences/Life Sciences from a top university. You must have experience in mathematical modelling and be eligible to work in the UK.

You must be business orientated, with a genuine interest in mathematical modelling, computational physics, and related software tools. You will have a strong attention to customer service, strong written and verbal communications (essential), and have high energy, self-motivation, with a positive attitude, flexible nature and goal orientated work habits.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a technical, client facing environment at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: 1st, MSc/PhD, Mathematical Modelling, FEA, Herts.

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Summary: C, C++, Algorithms experience needed for growing company, Cambridge, to £highly competitive + superb benefits.

This highly innovative company specialises in the development of leading edge solutions for blue chip clients worldwide. You will be working on technically demanding projects across a wide variety of industries, signal processing and software development from requirements capture and system level design through to detailed implementation, participate in client interface, communication and technical programme lead, and contribute to the growth of the business.

You will have at least a 2.1 Hons degree in Computer Science or a related subject (plus strong A level grades) and will have experience of system level design, experience of C/C++ in embedded applications, a track record of Algorithm development, and fundamental science / physics knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre engineer to work at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords: C, C++, Embedded, Algorithm, Cambridge, 1st, 2.1.

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