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Advanced Materials Scientist
Develops next-generation materials for electronics, energy and construction
£45k–£100k Deep tech
What it involves
Researches and develops novel materials — graphene composites, metamaterials, self-healing polymers — that enable breakthroughs across multiple industries.
Skills & knowledge needed
Materials scienceCharacterisation techniquesChemistryR&D methodologyPatent literacy
Why it's emerging now
New materials are the foundation of breakthroughs in batteries, chips, construction and medicine.
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