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.
Collaboration & Impact:
* 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:
Essential:
* 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.
Desirable:
* 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.