Senior Materials Scientist - throckmorton, United Kingdom - Malvern Optical Limited

Description

The successful applicant will become part of a small team of experienced scientists and engineers carrying out development and evaluation of electro-optical (EO) materials, coatings and systems.. The work will involve both in-house materials formulation in Malvern Optical's chemistry laboratory, and liaison with external commercial and academic partners to leverage knowledge and facilities of other organisations, The team also undertake materials characterisation and testing, including the use of microscopy, spectroscopy and measurement of optical properties, in addition to basic environmental and durability evaluation. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in field trials and application testing.

Candidates should have a materials science or chemistry background, and an understanding of the electro-magnetic spectrum (from ultraviolet to the far-infrared) and light-matter interactions would also be desirable. Due to the varied nature of the work a practical hands-on aptitude is desired in addition to good academic knowledge. The successful applicant will need to show excellent time management skills and be able to work autonomously.

You will have the opportunity to suggest new topic areas of work on some of our longer term projects, and to develop proposals for new work.

Whilst the role is based near Pershore, the post will require the successful candidate to be willing to undertake occasional travel within the UK or abroad in support of project or business activities and to occasionally work outside of normal working hours. We encourage our technical staff to attend relevant conferences when these occur.

In return we offer a salary in the region of £35k – £55k per annum, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years), overtime potential, death in service benefit, and a generous pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 10% of salary.

NB: Due to the nature of our business candidates must be eligible to obtain a full security clearance at the point of recruitment.