Senior Scientist in London

Senior Scientist in London

London Full-Time Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead groundbreaking research projects and collaborate with top-tier universities and companies.
  • Company: Join a global leader in academic and technology exchange, driving innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous research funding, housing support, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Open to all nationalities, with excellent support for international collaboration.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge fields like AI, biomedicine, and sustainable technologies.
  • Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields with 3+ years of research experience preferred.

We are recruiting outstanding PhDs in science and engineering to participate in collaborative projects with universities, research institutes, and enterprises in China. Candidates may work part-time online or full-time in China.

Our partners include leading universities, research institutes, and listed companies, with strong advantages in international collaboration and innovation. We continue to introduce outstanding overseas PhDs and are committed to building a world-class research team.

We are currently seeking highly experienced technical professionals with over 10 years of industry experience, including Senior Engineers, Technical Directors, and senior-level technical executives. Candidates should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. Those with experience in Fortune Global 500 companies within the past 3 years will be given priority consideration.

Research Directions

  • Core Research Fields (Strategic Domains)
  • Next-Generation Information Technology
  • High-End Equipment & Intelligent Manufacturing
  • Advanced Materials & Functional Materials
  • Biomedicine & Biopharmaceuticals
  • Energy & Sustainability (New Energy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Protection)
  • New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) & Power Systems
  • AgriTech & Bio-Breeding
  • Digital Creativity & Future Computing Technologies
  • Interdisciplinary Hard Technology
  • Urgent Hiring Areas (Chemistry, Materials & Related Sciences)
  • Chemical Engineering: Research on chemical processes, industrial chemistry, process optimization, reaction safety, and large-scale chemical production.
  • Polymer Science & Engineering: Design, synthesis, modification, and applications of advanced polymers, including high-performance structural and functional polymeric materials.
  • Advanced Functional & Sustainable Materials: Development of smart, eco-friendly, high-performance materials for energy, environment, medical, and industrial applications.
  • Catalysis & Reaction Engineering: Homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, catalytic reactor design, and advanced reaction engineering.
  • Materials for Electronics & Biomedicine: Semiconductor materials, soft electronics, biomaterials, nanomaterials, multifunctional coatings, and advanced biomedical materials.
  • Energy Materials: Battery materials (Li/Na/Zn/Solid-state), hydrogen energy systems, fuel cells, photovoltaic materials, and energy storage systems.
  • Newly Added Urgent Hiring Fields
  • Optics & Photonics: Optical materials, photonic devices, laser technology, fiber optics, imaging systems, and optical instrumentation for scientific and industrial applications.
  • Astronomy & Space Science Materials: Instrumentation for telescopes, aerospace materials, detector technologies, optical coatings, space-environment-resistant materials, and simulation research related to astrophysical environments.
  • PI Thin-Film Technology (Polyimide Films): High-performance PI film synthesis, processing, coating technologies, flexible electronics applications, insulation films, and ultra-high-temperature polymer research.
  • Chemical Metallurgy & Extractive Engineering: Metal extraction, separation and purification, metallurgical chemical reactions, mineral processing, corrosion science, and advanced metallurgy for battery/semiconductor materials.
  • Additional Priority Talent Areas
  • OCA Optical Adhesives (Optically Clear Adhesives)
  • Silicon Photonics & Optoelectronic Coupling
  • LED Epitaxy & Semiconductor Optoelectronics
  • Water Treatment Membrane Technologies – especially Hollow Fiber Membranes
  • TMR Magnetic Sensor Chips & Spintronics
  • Polyurethane Materials & Foaming Technologies
  • Engineering Plastics & High-Performance Modified Polymers
  • Ceramic Dielectric Materials – including Ceramic Filters & RF Antenna Materials
  • Power Semiconductor Devices – including GaN and SiC Materials
  • Emerging & Priority Fields
  • Biomedicine: Cell Therapy, Molecular Immunology, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development
  • Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Intelligent Manufacturing
  • Sustainability: Carbon Neutrality, Environmental Engineering, Green Resources

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent and/or collaborative scientific research
  • Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
  • Apply for national/international research funding
  • Supervise graduate students or junior researchers (if applicable)
  • Collaborate with domestic and international teams for research-to-industry translation

Candidate Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Physics, Optics, Data/AI, or related fields
  • 3+ years of postdoctoral or professional research experience preferred
  • Strong academic record (publications, patents, or projects)
  • Independent research capability and willingness to collaborate
  • Open to all nationalities

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: USD 100,000 – 350,000+ (based on qualifications)
  • Research Startup Funding: Up to USD 400,000
  • Housing & Settlement Support: Up to USD 400,000 (talent apartments, rental subsidy, or purchase assistance)
  • Additional Benefits: Furnished talent housing or temporary accommodation, Visa, residence permit, household registration support, Healthcare, children’s education assistance, Comprehensive onboarding and long-term service

Career Development Pathways

  • Academic Track: Lecturer → Professor
  • Research Track: Assistant Researcher → Senior Scientist
  • Opportunities to establish independent research groups
  • Support for international conferences and collaborations

About Us

We are a multinational academic and technology exchange company promoting global collaboration in research and innovation. Partnering with leading universities, institutes, and enterprises, we actively attract global PhDs to form internationally competitive research teams. Through our global platform, we foster cross-border knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and talent development, driving forward scientific advancement and innovation.

Application

Please send your application to: yuelin.guan@outlook.com, yuelin.guan@suruntalent.com

Application Email Title: “Application + Research Direction + Name”

Required Materials: Resume (education background, research experience, publications, representative works)

Senior Scientist in London employer: Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd. is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration in the field of materials research. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer opportunities for international applicants to engage in meaningful projects alongside leading universities and enterprises in China. Our inclusive work culture promotes cross-border teamwork, ensuring that every team member can contribute to groundbreaking advancements while enjoying a flexible work environment.

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Contact Details:

Jiangsu Surun Talent Development Group Co., Ltd. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Scientist in London

PhD in Chemistry, Materials, Engineering, Physics, Optics, Data/AI
Research Experience
Independent Research Capability
Collaboration Skills
Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Grant Application Skills
Supervision of Graduate Students