Materials Scientist (Physics/Engineering)

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000

Job description

Scientific Recruitment Specialist | Fusing Talent and Innovation | Life Science Headhunter & Market Insights

Join a materials innovation team at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies for environmental sustainability and digital transformation. As part of a global leader in the chemical industry, you’ll contribute to accelerating decarbonisation efforts and advancing materials for ICT, mobility, and energy-efficient solutions. This role offers the opportunity to drive breakthroughs in cutting-edge materials science, from concept to commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Innovate & Experiment: Lead hands-on research to design, test, and optimize novel materials (e.g., high thermal conductivity polymers, semiconductor patterning materials, decarbonized heating/cooling solutions). Develop hypotheses, refine experimental techniques, and analyze results against theoretical models.
• Model & Predict: Use computational tools to simulate material/device performance, validate experimental data, and guide R&D decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with chemists, engineers, and external experts to translate fundamental insights into scalable solutions. Identify opportunities to leverage external facilities or partnerships.
• Own Intellectual Leadership: Generate patentable concepts and expand the organization’s IP portfolio.
• Drive Safety & Impact: Ensure rigorous adherence to lab safety protocols while advancing projects with commercial and environmental relevance.
• Engage daily with multidisciplinary R&D teams to challenge ideas, share results, and solve complex technical problems.
• Liaise with global stakeholders to align projects with strategic priorities and accelerate technology transfer.
• Influence the roadmap of a world-class R&D organisation committed to sustainable innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with a strong foundation in material properties and experimental physics.
• Proven ability to design experiments, interpret data, and propose novel hypotheses.
• Curiosity-driven mindset with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary problem-solving.
• Experience in testing novel materials/devices and improving functional performance.
• Areas of interest include; Semi Conductor Patterning, Decarbonisation of heating and cooling, ICT.
• Background in modelling material/device behaviour or integrating materials into functional test structures.
• Awareness of industrial R&D commercial dynamics.
• Interest in diverse applications, from electronics to green technologies.

The company can offer a salary in the region of £40,000 for this role with flexibility; salary will be dependent on experience and skills. An additional benefits package is also available.

Candidates can be considered on both a full time and part time basis.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Research

Industries

Research Services