At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to solve real-world physics challenges and innovate cutting-edge technologies.
- Company: Leading research organisation with a focus on optical physics and integrated photonics.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, access to advanced labs, and mentorship from industry experts.
- Other info: Exciting summer placement in Cambridge with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the field of physics while collaborating with talented engineers and scientists.
- Qualifications: Strong physics background and a passion for lab work and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our projects are highly diverse and require an appetite for rapid learning and problem solving. Recent work includes:
- Development of a novel imaging system based on multi-wavelength holography
- Design, simulation and manufacture of a custom ultrasonic measurement system
- Development of a miniaturised magnetic positioning system for a high-volume consumer product
- Teardown and reverse engineering of a complex high-power laser instrument for industrial application
- Technical analysis of a superconducting power distribution system
Responsibilities: You will work alongside a project team to deliver solutions for external customers, combining practical laboratory experimentation with simulation and physical modelling. The focus is optical physics and/or integrated photonics. You will have access to extensive in-house laboratory and prototyping facilities and collaborate with engineers and scientists from AI/algorithms, mechanical engineering, and electronic engineering. Work will be supported and guided by members of our Applied Science team.
Qualifications:
- Strong academic credentials with a solid foundation in physics
- Interest in working in the lab as well as conducting desk-based analysis
- A collaborative approach
- Interest in optical/photonic systems
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance (Security Check level)
- Completion of at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree by summer 2026
Location: Cambridge office – full-time summer placement, 2026.
Physicist Internship - 2026 summer placement in Newtown employer: Cambridge Consultants Ltd
Join a dynamic team in Cambridge where innovation meets collaboration. As a Physicist Intern, you'll benefit from extensive laboratory facilities and the opportunity to work alongside leading engineers and scientists, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our supportive work culture encourages rapid learning and problem-solving, making it an ideal environment for aspiring physicists eager to make a meaningful impact.
