Research Scientist

1 week ago


East Hagbourne, United Kingdom Industry Placements Full time
Exciting Opportunity in Soft Matter Research

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Soft Matter Scientist for an industrial placement year. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research-driven role, working alongside our team of scientists at the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

As a Soft Matter Scientist, you will be responsible for carrying out practical lab work, characterisation experiments, and learning how to use a SANS instrument to perform structural characterisation of samples. You will also have the opportunity to present your work through oral and written presentations, and contribute to the development of new scientific principles and experimental techniques.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong passion for learning new concepts and performing experiments, with an interest in both the practical and analytical aspects of research. You will also need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

We are looking for a candidate who is currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and is required to take an industrial placement year. You will need to have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement and be able to commence employment in summer 2025.

As part of our application process, you will need to submit your CV and a cover letter. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a research-driven role, working alongside our team of scientists at the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. You will have the opportunity to perform research at a world-leading facility and gain insight into how these advanced instruments are used and their operation.

As a Soft Matter Scientist, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out practical lab work and characterisation experiments
  • Learning how to use a SANS instrument to perform structural characterisation of samples
  • Learning about small-angle scattering techniques and analysis methods relevant to the project
  • Presenting work through oral and written presentations
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A strong passion for learning new concepts and performing experiments
  • An interest in both the practical and analytical aspects of research
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • The right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
  • The ability to commence employment in summer 2025


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