Job Description:

R&D Scientist

• R&D Scientist jobs / research jobs / Applied Physics / Imaging ;  Nottingham
• Are you an R&D Scientist, Graduate with Physics degree or similar or post PhD / MSc looking for scientist jobs / R&D jobs?
• MATLAB experience is essential 
• This is an innovative business involved with imaging, x-ray, vision systems etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative technology business developing next-generation solutions using X-ray imaging, optics, advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to solve complex real-world challenges. Are you seeking physics jobs, physics graduate jobs, PhD physics jobs or scientific research jobs? This would really suit someone who has done a PhD or MSc

Working within a highly technical R&D environment, you will play a key role in designing, developing and validating new scientific solutions, using your expertise in MATLAB, data analysis, modelling and algorithm development to improve system performance and detection capability.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for leading scientific research projects from concept through to delivery, developing new approaches to enhance imaging performance, increase probability of detection and reduce false positives across a range of applications.

The role will involve a combination of:

• Applied physics and experimental research
• Imaging technology development
• Data analysis and algorithm development
• Machine learning / artificial intelligence applications
• Scientific modelling and simulation
• Technical reporting and stakeholder engagement

A strong understanding of MATLAB is essential, as you will use MATLAB extensively as a primary development tool to analyse complex datasets, model scientific problems and create new algorithmic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, lead and manage scientific research projects, experiments and technical evaluations from inception through to delivery.
• Use MATLAB extensively to develop, test and optimise algorithms and analytical solutions.
• Analyse complex datasets and translate findings into technical reports, recommendations and executive summaries.
• Develop machine learning and AI-based algorithms, including deep learning approaches, to improve detection performance and reduce false positives.
• Work closely with engineering, operations and leadership teams to integrate scientific recommendations into products and processes.
• Support the development of advanced imaging solutions involving X-ray technology, optics and related scientific disciplines.
• Present research outcomes to internal stakeholders, customers, partners and wider technical communities.
• Maintain high standards of scientific rigour, quality and compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Degree qualified in Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Mathematics or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong commercial or academic experience using MATLAB for modelling, simulation, data analysis or algorithm development.
• Experience developing scientific algorithms or analysing complex datasets.
• Understanding of imaging technologies, optics, sensors, signal processing or related areas would be highly advantageous (but NOT essential)
• Experience with machine learning, AI or deep learning techniques would be beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a passion for applying science to real-world technology challenges.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on highly advanced technology where your research and technical expertise will directly influence the development of innovative imaging and detection systems.

You will join a highly skilled technical team working at the intersection of physics, imaging, optics, software algorithms and artificial intelligence.

Location: Nottingham - hybrid / work from home flexibility is available but ideally you will live in the Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Loughborough East Midlands region and be able to drive so you can get to Nottingham HQ

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful.  We thank you for taking the time to apply.”