Materials Science Jobs

PhysicsX · London

Builds and validates multiphase CFD and coupled CFD-DEM models, from geometry clean-up and meshing through simulation, post-processing and experimental validation, covering fluidised beds, pneumatic conveying, mills and coating processes. Automates parametric CAD and simulation pipelines for DoE and optimisation, generating datasets for ML surrogates, and works on-site with customers using cloud and HPC resources.

PhysicsX · Singapore

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.

CuspAI · Cambridge

Trains and evaluates multi-modal foundation models for a materials discovery platform, spanning crystal structures, properties, text and images. Owns a model end to end, from data curation and experiment design through large-scale distributed training to integration, working closely with chemists and materials scientists.

CuspAI · London

Owns a set of partner labs and their integration onto an AI materials-discovery platform, translating experimental workflows, instruments and LIMS/ELN data into engineering requirements. Leads technical discovery and onboarding through to first closed-loop campaigns, and works with ML researchers on Bayesian optimisation campaigns that respect real lab constraints.

Oxford Instruments · High Wycombe

Acts as a technical expert for Electron Microscopy and EDS/EDX microanalysis, supporting product development, customer demonstrations and application data generation. Works across Product Management, R&D, Applications, Sales and Marketing, delivering training and market insight while engaging customers in semiconductors, materials, metallurgy and batteries.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Supports quality excellence across large-scale composite manufacturing, leading non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions while working with production, engineering, customers and suppliers. Handles audits, PPAP documentation, quality data and KPIs, and supplier quality activities, with scope to strengthen the QMS and drive continuous improvement.

Ceres Power · Horsham

Serves as technical authority for electrochemistry and Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy across button cells, short stacks and full stack systems. Leads experimental design, equivalent-circuit and physics-based interpretation, degradation investigations and method development, mentoring scientists and shaping technical strategy. Bridges cutting-edge science with engineering to inform product direction.

Hexcel · Cambridge

Lead and contribute to corporate research lab projects on polymeric and composite materials, including thermoset chemistry, while conducting hands-on laboratory work and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Review academic literature and patents, maintain detailed records, and write technical reports. Requires a Masters or PhD, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience.

Malvern Panalytical · Malvern, GB

Owns the global Particle Analyzer product portfolio, defining long-term strategy, roadmaps and investment cases while partnering with R&D, commercial and service teams on launches and lifecycle decisions. Involves portfolio governance, pricing and P&L support, plus 20-30% global travel for customer and conference engagement.

Ceres Power · Horsham

Develops, implements and continuously improves manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling for fuel cell and electrolyser stack production. Leads manufacturing engineering through the full NPI lifecycle, resolving production issues with root cause corrective actions and applying DFMA, PFMEA, SPC and Cp/Cpk to scale processes from prototype to high-volume production across Ceres and partner sites.