Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Anglo American plc Full time

Company Description

Element Six (E6), is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US.

Our mission

We put our customers first. Using our technological expertise and industrial leadership we deliver innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage.

Our vision

With access to the most sophisticated R&D technology and the best minds in the business, the future is full of possibilities…

Employment Equity & Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential, and thrive.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background screening check which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Job Description

An opportunity to work with a committed team of innovative thinkers, developing new diamond materials by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) to deliver ground-breaking technological solutions. CVD-grown diamond is a truly innovative and exciting material to work with, enabling cutting-edge applications in optics, semiconductors, quantum technology and electrochemistry. Together we will advance the understanding of diamond growth fundamentals and develop novel products and processes for commercialisation, in partnership with world-leading manufacturers.

We are looking for someone to join our team, working at our world-class Global Innovation Centre in Harwell, Oxfordshire as a scientist or engineer initially focusing on CVD diamond materials for quantum technology applications, with potential scope to work on other application areas. The position is ideally suited to a recent graduate/post-graduate looking to acquire new skills and experiences.

You must care about what you do, work well individually and as part of a team, and be creative, motivated, and able to deliver on challenging objectives. You will be welcomed into a project team, given clear responsibilities, trusted to drive progress, and given opportunities for personal growth and career development.

Outline of the role

  • Use state-of-the-art CVD synthesis reactors and analytical equipment to synthesise and characterise diamond materials developing an in-depth understanding.
  • Design and execute experiments, analyse data, and present your findings and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Invent and patent new CVD methods, diamond products, and solutions.
  • Collaborate with commercial and academic partners on materials and applications development and testing.
  • Writing proposal for external funding such as Innovate UK or EU projects.
Qualifications
  • An undergraduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a relevant Engineering subject.
  • An ability to complete practical laboratory work which requires attention to detail, in a safe and systematic way.
  • A demonstrated willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills for data capture and interpretation.
  • Good interpersonal and presentational skills, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A background in quantum technology.

If this opportunity is something that excites you, we are interested to hear about how you can help us shape the future.

Additional Information

Please note, we may consider you for alternative roles we are recruiting for that match your skills and experience

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