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 |
The hiring company is seeking a Materials Scientist to join its expanding research and development team in Oxford. This role sits within a fast-moving, well-funded deep-tech environment and is focused on creating the next generation of nanomaterials for optoelectronic and advanced materials uses. The position is aimed at someone who wants to help move cutting-edge research out of the lab and into scalable technologies with practical impact.
What you will do
- Develop, synthesise, and improve metal nanoparticles and other functional nanomaterials for advanced applications.
- Work on ink development, tuning formulations so that viscosity, stability, and particle distribution are controlled effectively.
- Design, refine, and optimise processes for thin-film deposition, coating, and printing.
- Use advanced analytical and characterisation methods to assess electrical, optical, and material performance.
- Examine how structure influences properties in order to improve performance, reliability, and stability of the materials.
- Help turn research outcomes into processes and technologies that can be scaled for real-world use.
What the employer is looking for
- A PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a similar field, or equivalent experience gained in industry.
- Practical, hands-on experience synthesising 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 characterisation techniques, including tools such as SEM or Raman spectroscopy.
- Any background in printed electronics, transparent conductive materials, semiconductor devices, or scaling nanomaterial manufacturing processes would be beneficial.
What is offered
- A competitive salary.
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- Equity participation in the business.
- Private medical insurance.
- Relocation assistance, where relevant.
- Support for training and professional development.
- The opportunity to join a rapidly growing company at an early stage of its development.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on sustainable materials technologies with meaningful real-world impact.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to contact Ella Flynn at IC Resources and apply through the advertised application route. The posting also provides an option to request a call.
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s
Visa Sponsorship May be
To apply for this job please visit ic-resources.com.
