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Materials Scientist

Oxfordshire
Posted 15 days ago
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My client is looking for a Materials Scientist to join their growing R&D team in Oxford. This is an opportunity to develop next-generation nanomaterials for optoelectronic and advanced materials applications, working in a fast-paced, well-funded deep-tech environment where you’ll help translate cutting-edge research into scalable technologies.

Job Responsibilities

  • Synthesise and optimise metal nanoparticles and functional nanomaterials
  • Develop and refine ink formulations with controlled viscosity, stability, and particle distribution
  • Design and optimise thin-film deposition, coating, and printing processes
  • Characterise material, electrical, and optical performance using advanced analytical techniques
  • Investigate structure-property relationships to improve material performance and stability

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Experience Required

  • PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or similar
  • Hands-on experience synthesising metal nanoparticles, nanomaterials, or conductive inks in wet chemistry environments
  • Knowledge of nanoparticle surface chemistry and sintering processes
  • Experience with thin-film deposition, coating, or printing techniques
  • Familiarity with electrical, optical, and materials characterisation methods, including techniques such as SEM or Raman spectroscopy
  • Experience with printed electronics, transparent conductive materials, semiconductor devices, or scaling nanomaterial processes would be advantageous

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Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity participation and private medical insurance
  • Relocation support where applicable
  • Training and professional development budget
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, well-funded deep-tech company at an early stage
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge sustainable materials technologies with real-world impact

If you are interested, contact Ella at IC Resources.

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Skills

Nanomaterials Synthesis
Metal Nanoparticles
Ink Formulation
Thin-film Deposition
Coating Processes
Printing Processes
Material Characterisation
Electrical Characterisation
Optical Characterisation
SEM
Raman Spectroscopy
Surface Chemistry
Sintering Processes
Printed Electronics
Semiconductor Devices
Wet Chemistry

Location

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

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