Senior Scientist

• Act as scientific lead, delivering research project goals and objectives
• Lead projects, as set out in the technology roadmap, including managing other team members to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Identifying and encouraging cross project collaborations where opportunities exist
• Drive forwards the application of scientific knowledge for the hands-on development of technologies individually and throughout the team.
• Further overall understanding of Paragraf graphene through proposing scientific hypotheses and developing experiments to prove/disprove.
• Identify and develop our future technologies in line with our business strategy
• Compile updates for management team reviews, as required by the Research Manager
• Share research through publications and external events where possible
• Document & implement R&D practices, approaches & policies.
• Ensure a steady stream of IP is being produced and recorded from active projects.
• Help other team members develop and, where appropriate, take on line management responsibility
• Complete other duties commensurate with the role’s level as requested by your team leader or manager

• PhD in a relevant STEM subject or suitable industry experience paired with a degree in a relevant STEM subject

• Strong applied, hands-on experimental capabilities and DoE
• An understanding of project management within a commercial environment
• Able to understand the commercial implications of scientific discoveries and decisions
• Background in materials analysis techniques, hands on and theoretical understanding
• An understanding of materials deposition techniques, technologies and relevant background theories

• Capability to work autonomously and make considered decisions
• An appreciation of IP generation arising from scientific and technology developments and its protection
• Capability to grasp quickly new scientific concepts and technologies
• Exceptional team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to reflect, learn from mistakes and respond positively to feedback
• Ability to handle several ongoing projects, and can prioritise and organise own workload
• The ability to encourage and influence other team members in their tasks.
• Considered and organised approach to tasks

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to contribute and encourage ideas generation to senior management
• Effectively communicate technical information, and to report on status of work in a timely manner to senior management
• Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience

• Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with company policies and processes and all relevant regulations including the use of PPE, as appropriate to the level and scope of the role. This includes participation in health and safety training and reporting of any potential hazards or breaches of safety protocols in the appropriate manner.
• Willing to travel both domestically and abroad
• UK Driving licence

• Group Personal Pension Plan- Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution minimum 4%
• Private health insurance on completion of probation
• Share Option scheme
• Death in service of 3 times salary and income protection on completion of probation
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the chance to ‘purchase’ up to 5 additional days each year
• Personal and Professional Development Plans and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Payroll Giving scheme

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