Materials Science Jobs

• Singapore
• Senior

Builds and applies advanced thermal, chemical and multiphase CAE models in Abaqus, ANSYS or COMSOL, coupling heat transfer with fluid, diffusion and electrostatic phenomena. Works directly with customers, often on-site, instrumenting physical processes to generate validation data and integrating models into AI tools. Combines shop-floor manufacturing experience with Python/Java automation and parametric CAD.

Abaqus · ANSYS Mechanical · ANSYS Fluent +4

• London
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Builds and operates the software layer connecting an AI materials-discovery platform to partner laboratories worldwide. Designs APIs and data models for lab-to-cloud exchange, integrates instruments, robotic platforms and LIMS/ELN systems, and hardens integrations with retries, queueing and monitoring. Works in a small multidisciplinary team of materials scientists, ML and software engineers.

FastAPI · Pydantic · LIMS +5

• London
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Builds and maintains a cloud-native ML infrastructure platform on Kubernetes, owning CI/CD pipelines, model registries, experiment tracking and deployment automation. Scales distributed GPU training for JAX and PyTorch workloads, manages multi-environment configs with Kapitan and Terraform, and drives platform reliability and cloud cost optimisation for research teams.

Kubernetes · AWS · GCP +7

• Abingdon
• On-site
• £57,117 pa
• Senior · manages people
• Permanent

Lead materials research for in-vessel plasma-facing components, focusing on Cu-alloy heatsink materials and their mechanical and thermophysical testing to support STEP PFC development. Coordinate projects over £100k, manage specimen procurement and testing, and supervise a small team of scientists or PhD students while building external collaborations.

MS Office · Outlook · Word +2

• Cambridge
• Mid-level · manages people

Leads a standalone Process Development function at a chemical manufacturing site, owning scale-up from lab and pilot plant through to commercial production. Manages a team of engineers and chemists, drives technology transfers and continuous improvement, and sits on the site and global leadership teams.

• London
• Hybrid
• Lead · manages people
• Permanent

Lead the Forward Deployed Engineering function, building and hiring a team while delivering complex CurieOS deployments hands-on. Write production code, design architectures and integrations across simulation, digital twins, lab instruments and CAD/PLM systems, embedding with customer R&D teams from discovery through production adoption.

CurieOS

• Malvern, GB
• Permanent

Deliver product demonstrations, sample analysis, method development and customer training across Malvern Panalytical and Micromeritics instruments such as the Mastersizer 3000, TriStar and AccuPyc. Support Sales and Account Managers with technical input while collaborating with Product Management and Customer Support. Requires fluent English and French, with German desirable.

Mastersizer 3000 · Micromeritics · TriStar +3

• Sheffield
• On-site
• Permanent

Supports the industrialisation, optimisation and continuous improvement of Catalyst Coated Membrane manufacturing processes, including equipment specification, supplier engagement, FAT/SAT and commissioning. Works with the Principal Engineer and production teams on yield, throughput and cost improvements using Lean, PFMEA and Kaizen methods, maintaining SOPs and process documentation.

FAT/SAT · SOPs · PEM Electrolysers +1

• Sheffield
• On-site
• Mid-level · manages people
• Permanent

Leads the Product Conformity team managing stack and product certifications, technical construction files and regulatory documentation for global markets. Coordinates internal and external testing, hosts certification bodies, and performs final inspection of electrolyser products before dispatch as the voice of the customer. Works cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, HSE and manufacturing to embed compliance across the product lifecycle.

ERP · MRP · Microsoft Office +5

• London
• £52,790 – £73,271 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Deliver undergraduate materials and polymer science education for a joint UK-China engineering school, with a focus on curriculum development, novel pedagogies and inclusive teaching. The post is based in London but involves extensive travel to Xi'an, China for substantial periods, supporting transnational education programmes.

• Cambridge
• On-site
• Director
• Permanent

A professorial chair in Materials Science and Metallurgy focused on energy materials and materials discovery, with an endowed research fund to build a world-leading group. The role spans experimental, computational or integrated work in automation, computational materials discovery and low-power electronic devices, alongside teaching, supervision and administration. The postholder provides intellectual and strategic leadership and builds interdisciplinary collaborations across the University and with external partners.

• Enfield
• Hybrid
• Entry level

Supports safe, reliable smelting operations through process engineering, leading improvement initiatives in process safety, automation and throughput. Develops process models, runs lab, pilot and plant-scale trials, and uses plant data and statistical analysis to reduce variability and resolve constraints. Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain and R&D teams.

• Derby
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Mid-level

You will analyse mechanical test data to generate and validate material design data, and manage and develop Rolls-Royce's GRANTA MI material databases and specifications. Acting as subject matter expert, you will work with managed service providers, lead knowledge capture and champion continuous improvement in data publishing.

GRANTA MI · Microsoft SharePoint · Siemens Teamcenter +1

• Inchinnan
• Mid-level

Mechanical Integrity & Analysis Engineers provide analytical expertise underpinning safe, reliable aerospace products across design, development and certification. Work spans structural and stress analysis, whole engine modelling, rotordynamics, vibration, lifing, durability and fatigue assessment within the Defence business. Requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background and knowledge of fatigue, fracture mechanics or structural assessment.

• Bristol
• £50,000 – £55,000 pa
• Lead
• Permanent

Lead highly critical structural tests and business-critical projects, covering test definition, equipment calibration, physical data acquisition and reporting. Manage test budgets, resource allocation, subcontracting and stakeholder meetings while ensuring adherence to quality and H&S processes. Requires aeronautical structures and project management experience, with materials testing and supplier management advantageous.

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