engineering 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.

About Us Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and...

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...

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...

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.

Salary: £58,589 - £65,100 dependent on experience Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time(We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities with candidates) Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work...

We're looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join a collaborative team working on advanced control systems for scientific instrumentation. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly support existing ID system activities . Responsibilities: Commission and diagnose faults in installed control systems.Provide operational support and performance analysis of deployed systems.Design...

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...

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...

Head Chef - Didcot £40,716 per annum Monday - Friday role! Harwell Science and Innovation Campus is home to over 200 organisations and a dynamic community of more than 7,000 scientists, engineers, and innovators. As the site rapidly expands towards 2028, we're scaling our food operations to match - and we need a creative, organised, and passionate Head Chef to help lead the charge.This is not...

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...

Job Description Electrical Design Engineer £42,556 to £49,200 (Inclusive of annual allowance) Hybrid working available minimum 3 days onsite per week Harwell, Oxfordshire Reference: 11747 About Us Diamond Light Source is the UKs 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...

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...

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.

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...

Mechanical Technicians - Diamond Talent Pool Mechanical Technicians - Diamond Talent Pool Salary circa £32, - £35,, depending on relevant skills and experience 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...