Application Scientist jobs in Didcot

You will join the Centre for Advanced Laser Technology and Applications (CALTA) team and support the high peak power 100 Hz and 1 kHz projects by developing laser designs, setting up prototype systems and conducting experimental test campaigns.

You will take part in international collaborations and routinely engage with external experts.

Job Description Your New Role We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development and application of advanced analytics and machine learning techniques that answer complex business questions and drive strategic decisions. You'll work closely with data engineering and business teams to design models and analytical solutions that improve customer experience, optimise operations, and...

You will have the ability to maintain strong external collaborations that enhance the science of the Franklin. This role, as part of the senior scientific team, will ensure that the Franklin is internationally leading and has a sustainable financial model.

You will also mentor the development of junior staff as required, supervise students and support aspect(s) of management of the Institute.

Laser Scientist Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Science and Technology Facilities CouncilSalary: £52,907 - £58,198 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)Hours: Full-TimeContract Type: Fixed Term Contract (4 years)Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus,...

You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories for structural and cellular biology embedded at eBIC and within the Research Complex at Harwell to pursue your research.

You will demonstrate expertise and a proven track record in cryoEM methods. A strong background in in situ structural biology, particularly cryoFIB/SEM, cryo-electron tomography and sub-tomogram averaging is highly desirable.

Your New Role We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development and application of advanced analytics and machine learning techniques that answer complex business questions and drive strategic decisions. You'll work closely with data engineering and business teams to design models and analytical solutions that improve customer experience, optimise operations, and support...

Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £24,961 - £25,362 per annum | Open-Ended | Full-time | Closing date: 1st October 2025 Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending...

Job Introduction Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to...

Instrumental Raman Spectroscopist UPLiFT Salary: £41,344 - £45,479 per annum | 3 Years Fixed-term Contract | Full-time | Closing date: 23rd November 2025 Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Come and discover the kind of impact you can make when you work with some of the best facilities and brightest scientists in the...

You will not automatically be considered for live vacancies by submitting your CV only to the Talent Pool.

You will work with colleagues across our Campuses and stakeholders across the UK to support important areas of Campus and Cluster development. The core focus of this role will help to build links between stakeholders and the world-leading ecosystem at Harwell, you will also support the delivery of key Space cluster development programmes and activities.

Job Introduction Serco, a prominent player in the Space industry with over 40 years of experience, has a robust partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), particularly through our work at the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) in Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. ECSAT serves as ESA's hub for telecommunications and integrated applications, supporting...

Instrumental Raman Spectroscopist UPLiFT Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Salary: £41,344 - £45,479 per annum | 3 Years Fixed-term Contract | Full-time | Closing date: 23rd November 2025 Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Come and...

Senior / Data Analysis Scientist – Soft Condensed Matter GroupDiamond Light Source invites applications for a Senior / Data Analysis Scientist to join the Soft Condensed Matter (SCM) group, focusing on machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) for SCM beamlines and instruments. About Diamond Light SourceDiamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility located...

View Vacancy -- Senior Health and Safety Adviser with Radiation Protection Supervisor Responsibilities - MLC 2713 Open Date 12/09/2025, 15:30 Close Date 05/10/2025, 23:55 Research Institute MRC Mary Lyon Centre Research Institute / Unit Information The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/ is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire...

About the Role s We now have excellent opportunities for Graduate Software Engineers to form our Graduate intake, suitable for people who will have graduated within 2 years of taking up this position. As part of the Diamond Scientific Software, Controls and Computation department (SSCC), you will work within a research-focussed environment alongside world leading scientists and professional...

Mechanical & Electrical Engineers - Diamond Talent Pool Mechanical & Electrical Engineers - Diamond Talent Pool Based onsite at Diamond, Oxfordshire About Diamond Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject...

You will also be required to work with your teammates to provide support to the existing Spectroscopy beamlines and assist with their migration from GDA to Athena.

You will be required to interact with scientists and translate their specifications for scientific capabilities into software requirements.

You will hold a relevant PhD and demonstrate proven scientific and technical experience.

You should be rigorous, collaborative, and adaptable, with excellent communication and organizational skills. First-hand experience in high-throughput crystallography and AI/ML integration is highly desirable.

You will likely have:

Fixed Term – to 31 December 2026About UsDiamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.Diamond is one of the...