At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging technical content on materials science for a diverse audience.
- Company: Join a leading Cambridgeshire company in advanced materials with a global impact.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a talented team and enhance your skills in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for science and writing to make complex topics accessible.
- Qualifications: Degree in STEM, ideally Materials Science, with 1-2 years of technical writing experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Engaging technical communication on scientific topics with a commercial audience. This role will suit a communicative, technical and detail-oriented science graduate with excellent communication skills and a penchant for technical writing. You will be joining the product team of a successful Cambridgeshire company with a leading global presence in advanced materials for use in engineering and research.
The role focuses on outreach and communication of relevant, engaging science and engineering topics, relating to the company's impressive portfolio of products and services. Building on existing content frameworks and guidelines, content will be aimed at a wide audience of potential customers and collaborators. Technical accuracy is crucial, as is the ability to tell an engaging and accessible story. Social media and optimisation for search engines and AI will facilitate broader syndication and citation.
Your CV will show you have:
- A good degree in a STEM subject from a top university, ideally in Materials Science, with Physics, Engineering, Chemistry and similar subjects also being positives.
- The equivalent of 1-2 years technical writing experience; this might be from a master's dissertation, personal blog, or a prior role as a technical author.
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into accessible terms in an engaging way.
Technical Writer, Materials Science in Cambridge employer: ECM Selection
This defence company is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where talented electronics engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth through mentorship and project leadership opportunities, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values innovation in high-stakes projects. Located just north of Cheltenham, employees benefit from competitive remuneration packages, including regular salary reviews and a generous pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
