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You'll be equally comfortable developing sophisticated multiphysics models as you are in the lab, building, testing and refining devices.\nYou'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of physicists, engineers and scientists, developing novel sensor technologies for wearable and implantable medical devices.\nCase Study:\nImplantable blood glucose monitor - in-silico modelling - TTP\nMultiphysics modelling - micromotion-detecting sensor for joint prostheses\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDeveloping innovative sensing technologies and sensor systems for next-generation wearable and implantable medical devices.\nApplying fundamental physics principles to understand complex sensing challenges and identify novel technical solutions.\nDesigning, building and testing experimental setups, prototypes and proof-of-concept devices.\nDeveloping and using numerical models, particularly COMSOL Multiphysics, to simulate, predict and optimise device and sensor performance.\nTranslating theoretical models into practical designs, using experimental results to validate and refine your approach.\nPlanning and conducting experiments, analysing data and communicating technical findings.\nCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to take technologies from early-stage feasibility through to product development.\nContributing creative ideas and technical insight to help solve challenging problems for our clients.\n We're looking for a curious, technically strong physicist who thrives on solving complex problems and enjoys seeing their ideas brought to life.\nTo be successful in this role, you'll have:\nA PhD in Physics, Applied Physics or a closely related discipline.\nStrong experience in sensor development, sensing technologies or the application of physical principles to measurement and detection.\nDemonstrable hands-on experience designing, building and testing experimental systems, devices or prototypes.\nExperience using COMSOL Multiphysics for modelling and simulation, with the ability to apply modelling insights to practical engineering challenges.\nA strong understanding of fundamental physics and the ability to apply this knowledge creatively to complex technical problems.\nExperience designing and conducting experiments, interpreting results and troubleshooting technical challenges.\nThe ability to work across both theoretical and experimental aspects of technology development.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach unfamiliar or ambiguous technical challenges in a logical, structured and creative way\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex technical ideas clearly and engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams\nCommercial awareness and an appreciation of how development decisions influence product performance, development costs, timelines and client objectives\nThe ability to take ownership of technical challenges, work independently when required and adapt to changing project requirements.\nA collaborative, proactive approach, with the curiosity and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and contribute beyond your immediate technical specialism.\nIt would also be advantageous to have:\nExperience developing sensors or sensing systems for medical devices, wearable technologies or implantable applications.\nKnowledge of biosensing, physiological monitoring or other sensing applications in healthcare.\nExperience taking technologies from early-stage research through to working prototypes.\nFamiliarity with multidisciplinary product development in a consultancy, industrial R&D or commercial environment.\nAbove all, we're looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck into technical challenges, is confident moving between simulation and the lab, and is motivated by the opportunity to turn innovative physics into technologies that make a meaningful difference.\n Benefits\nTTP is an employee-owned business, based at TTP Campus in Melbourn, just 10 miles south of Cambridge. 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