IC Resources Recruitment
Materials Scientist Overview
| Company Name | IC Resources Recruitment |
| Job Role | Materials Scientist |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s |
| Category | General Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Oxford |
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Scientist to join a dynamic R&D team in Oxford. This role involves the development of next-generation nanomaterials tailored for optoelectronic and advanced materials applications, set within a fast-paced and well-funded deep-tech environment. You will play a crucial role in translating cutting-edge research into scalable technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Synthesize and optimize metal nanoparticles and functional nanomaterials.
- Develop and refine ink formulations with controlled viscosity, stability, and particle distribution.
- Design and optimize processes for thin-film deposition, coating, and printing.
- Characterize materials and evaluate their electrical and optical performance using advanced analytical techniques.
- Investigate structure-property relationships to enhance material performance and stability.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent industry experience in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in synthesizing metal nanoparticles, nanomaterials, or conductive inks in wet chemistry environments.
- Knowledge of nanoparticle surface chemistry and sintering processes.
- Experience with thin-film deposition, coating, or printing techniques.
- Familiarity with electrical, optical, and materials characterization methods, including techniques such as SEM or Raman spectroscopy.
- Experience with printed electronics, transparent conductive materials, semiconductor devices, or scaling nanomaterial processes would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Equity participation and private medical insurance.
- Relocation support where applicable.
- Training and professional development budget.
- Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, well-funded deep-tech company at an early stage.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge sustainable materials technologies with real-world impact.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ella at IC Resources.
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s
Visa Sponsorship May be
To apply for this job please visit ic-resources.com.