polymers research engineer jobs in Oxford

You will play a key role in the design, synthesis, and characterisation of novel bio-based and biodegradable superabsorbent polymers, working closely with senior scientists and the CTO.

You will join a dynamic team of other experts working in polymerization catalysis and polymer chemistry within the Williams research group.

You will be supported and mentored, by Prof. Williams, in achieving your career goals and in teaching and mentoring of masters and post-graduate students.

Job Description Research + Development Engineer opportunity in a well-funded, leading company within renewable energy. The company are world leaders in this space and aim to play a key role in the global transition to clean, affordable energy. The role will suit a high performer, with initiative who will enjoy working in a fast-paced and expanding team, supporting the Test Engineering team who...

You will help shape how devices are assessed and qualified for use in space, drawing on existing data, modelling, and targeted testing where appropriate. - This role suits a physicist or engineer with research experience and strong technical writing skills, who wants to move into applied space work.

Are you an experienced R&D Engineer with a passion for automation, robotics, and intelligent systems? Looking for something genuinely different in R&D? This is a great opportunity to join a growing tech company developing next-generation automation and robotics systems. This isn’t a maintenance or support role – it’s hands-on R&D where you’ll design, prototype, and deliver new automation...

You will have worked with microbes and synthetic biology tools in a professional lab environment before and a bonus would be experience of setting up and running fermentation equipment.

You will be working closely with our team of research scientists as we carry out research on yeast for the production of lipids.

You will work across mechanical, optical, and analytical disciplines to ensure that complex mechanical systems, sub-systems, and mechanisms come together into a robust, high-performance product.

You will take ownership of overseeing the lifecycle of the mechanical systems, ensuring that they integrate seamlessly with one another.

You will work closely with R&D teams to develop efficient software for data analysis and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a scientific field and experience in software development, particularly in MATLAB or Python. This role offers a unique blend of academic rigor and technological innovation, fostering a collaborative environment.

You will work on a variety of research projects across the University of Oxford, deliver workshops and training in software development best practices, and further develop your own technical and research skills as well as those outside of software development, such as project management and consultancy.

You will work with wider teams to integrate computer vision models into various applications used across the business. The company are based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire and require office working of 4 days a week. Technical Requirements Come from a Physics or Computer Vision background.

You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. - During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

A leading research institution in Oxford is seeking motivated Research Assistants to support various research projects. The ideal candidates will assist with experimental work, data analysis, and the preparation of scientific reports in a collaborative environment focused on engineering biology. A Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required, along with previous lab experience. The role...

You will be working in either the rapidly emerging area of functional material photonics in non-von Neumann computing and/or photonic metasurfaces, a field in which we have made significant strides in recent years.

You will be a key contributor, working closely with the Design and Production teams to develop critical equipment that supports the assembly of novel prototypes. As this is a completely new optical system, the role requires a high degree of creativity, with responsibility for developing first-of-their-kind assembly equipment and production processes.

Research + Development Engineer opportunity in a well-funded, leading company within renewable energy. The role will suit a high performer, with initiative who will enjoy working in a fast-paced and expanding team, supporting the Test Engineering team who are fundamental for the future progression of the business. The company value their staff and provide a positive and empowering work...

We are looking for a Research Software Engineer (RSE) to join our expanding RSE team and help bridge the gap between cutting‐edge research and impactful commercial solutions. About the Role You'll work closely with our R&D teams to design, build, and maintain software tools that support our research and commercial projects. You'll combine your software engineering expertise and understanding of...

You will play a key role in the development of the company’s novel lens system, contributing from early concept through to production. Key Responsibilities The Mechanisms Engineer will: - Design and develop micro-mechanisms for precision optical applications - Integrate micro-mechanisms into the company’s optical systems

You will join a research project investigating the seismic vulnerability of flood protection systems on layered soil deposits, with a focus on partial drainage effects.

You will contribute to the numerical modelling part of the project, which will benefit from novel element level and centrifuge testing experimental results.

We are looking for a drug delivery scientist with broad expertise on formulation and biological evaluation of materials for drug delivery. The post-holder will develop high-throughput (automated) methods for testing nucleic acid delivery in vitro. The post-holder will focus on evaluating transfection efficiency and investigating immunogenicity and intracellular trafficking of the tested...

You will characterise, optimise, scale, and validate the R&D team’s unique ophthalmic production processes, ensuring they are robust, repeatable, and scalable. As this is a completely new optical system, the role requires a high degree of creativity, along with a proactive, hands-on engineering approach to developing novel and often complex production processes.