At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and conduct experiments to explore complex physical phenomena and develop innovative technologies.
- Company: Join a leading firm at the forefront of experimental physics and technology development.
- Benefits: Enjoy health perks, 25 days leave, a generous pension scheme, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and learning from industry experts.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact by solving scientific challenges with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Physics or related field; experience in experimental physics is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Role
- Experimental design and execution
- Technology development and prototyping
- Sensor evaluation and characterisation
- RF and electromagnetic systems
- Fluidics and flow-related technologies
- Surface and materials physics
- Instrumentation and measurement systems
- Data acquisition and experimental analysis
- Environmental and operational testing
- Validation of models, concepts and technologies through experimentation
Responsibilities
- Design, build and conduct experiments to investigate complex physical phenomena
- Develop and test prototypes, instrumentation and experimental systems
- Acquire, process and analyse experimental data
- Characterise the performance of devices, materials and systems
- Develop novel experimental approaches to address client challenges
- Support laboratory, workshop and field-based activities
- Identify sources of uncertainty and experimental error
- Contribute to technical reports, presentations and client deliverables
- Work closely with physicists, engineers and computational specialists across a variety of projects
- Support internal research, innovation and capability development activities
What We're Looking For
Education
- Physics
- Applied Physics
- Engineering Physics
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Chemical Physics
- A related scientific or engineering discipline
Experience
- Experimental physics
- RF or electromagnetic systems
- Surface physics
- Materials characterisation
- Fluidics or fluid systems
- Instrumentation and measurement
- Data acquisition and analysis
- Sensor development and testing
- Laboratory experimentation
- Prototype development
- Environmental testing
- Scientific programming and data analysis
- Experience using Python, MATLAB, Lab VIEW or similar tools would be advantageous
- Ideal Candidate
- Curious about how physical systems behave in the real world
- Hands‑on and practical in your approach to problem solving
- Comfortable designing and conducting experiments independently
- Strong analytically, with the ability to interpret complex datasets
- Interested in understanding both the opportunities and limitations of technologies
- Adaptable and comfortable working across a range of technical domains
- Collaborative and keen to learn from colleagues with different backgrounds
- Motivated by translating scientific understanding into practical impact
- Enjoy combining experimental rigour with engineering pragmatism
- What You’ll Gain
- Work on a diverse range of scientific and engineering challenges
- Develop expertise across multiple technology domains
- Gain experience in laboratory, workshop and field‑based environments
- Work alongside experienced physicists and engineers
- Apply experimental science to real‑world problems that matter
- Build the technical foundations for a future career in technical leadership, systems engineering or advanced technology development
- Typical Candidate Profiles
- Experimental physics Ph D graduate
- Research scientist with experience in RF, materials or fluidics
- Early‑career engineer or physicist with 2‑5 years of industrial R&D experience
- Scientist from a national laboratory, research institute or technology development organisation
- Experimentalist looking to broaden their experience across sectors and technologies
Benefits
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Generous company pension scheme
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives
- Annual performance‑based bonus
- PA share ownership
- Tax efficient benefits
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Experimental Physics Consultant in Melbourn employer: PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)
Intapp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the accounting and consulting sectors across EMEA. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Intapp provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching, ensuring that team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's strategic vision. The culture is built on accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Contact Details:
PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) Recruitment Team
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