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About the Role
We are hiring an experienced synthesis and characterisation material scientist to run exploratory and targeted material synthesis, characterise structure and properties, and feed clean, well-documented data back into the AI-driven discovery loop. The role spans from the first synthesis of a novel composition through to the characterisation that tells us whether it is worth pursuing. We are interested in people from solid-state and inorganic chemistry to metallurgy provided they are strong hands-on synthesists with real characterisation depth. You will be joining a small, highly ambitious team of world-renowned engineers, AI researchers, and materials scientists.
Responsibilities
- Synthesise inorganic, intermetallic and alloyed materials using one or more established routes (for example solid-state reaction, arc-melting and melt processing, powder metallurgy, flux and crystal growth, solution methods, thin-film deposition).
- Determine structure and phase composition by X-ray diffraction, including powder XRD with Rietveld refinement and, where relevant, single-crystal methods.
- Characterise microstructure and chemistry using electron microscopy and related techniques (for example SEM-EDS/EBSD, TEM/STEM).
- Measure functional properties that determine commercial potential of the materials.
- Run exploratory synthesis campaigns guided by computational and AI models, and feed structured experimental results back to improve them.
- Develop reproducible, well-documented experimental workflows and contribute to the lab's data standards and its move toward higher-throughput.
- Collaborate across the computational, machine learning, and experimental teams to prioritise and de-risk the most promising compositions.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong hands-on experience synthesising inorganic, intermetallic, or alloy materials by one or more established routes.
- Demonstrated expertise in materials characterisation, in particular X-ray diffraction and phase analysis, together with at least one of electron microscopy, thermal analysis, or property measurement.
- A working understanding of structure, phase stability, and structure-property relationships in complex inorganic or metallic systems.
- Comfort with Python or a similar language for data handling and analysis.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, evidenced by a research or development track record.
Skills
- Synthesis
- Characterisation
- X-ray diffraction
- Phase analysis
- Electron microscopy
- SEM-EDS/EBSD
- TEM/STEM
- Thermal analysis
- Property measurement
- Python
- Data handling
- Data analysis
- Documentation
- Communication
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Computational thermodynamics
- Phase modelling
- CALPHAD
- Thermo-Calc
- AI and ML-guided materials discovery
- Additive manufacturing
- Powder processing
- Sintering
- Scale-up
- Pilot-line development
- Higher-throughput or automated synthesis and characterisation
- Translating computational predictions into experimentally validated materials
Location
- London
Work Type
- Flexible approach to how and where you work
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Generous equity
About the Company
- Diffractive is building the AI Material Scientist that autonomously learns from real-world experimentation to push the boundaries of scientific discovery.
- We're early, moving fast, and working on problems that genuinely matter.
- You'll join a small, high-calibre team where your work has real impact from day one.
- You'll have a real stake in what you build and in the company's overall success.
Equal Opportunity
- Diffractive is an equal opportunities employer.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
- If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any point during the interview process please let us know - we will be happy to help.