Vacuum Materials Scientist

About the Company

Aquark Technologies is a start-up with a vision to create disruptive technology in sensing and quantum computing by delivering the world’s most portable, scalable and high performing miniaturised cold atom systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve vacuum quality and lifetime by investigating materials, getters, gas permeation barriers, and sealing methods
• Develop alkali vapour systems, including stable rubidium operation under UHV conditions
• Develop and apply modelling and simulation tools to predict vacuum performance
• Provide technical direction for experimental collaboration
• Carry out production coatings using established, optimised processes

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
• Strong expertise in vacuum-compatible materials and surface interactions
• Expertise in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems and vacuum physics (outgassing, permeation, leak detection)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of thin-film getter coatings
• Experience with alkali vapour systems and sealed environments
• Proven ability to design experiments and analyse data
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment

Benefits

• Total salary and bonus up to £46,000 - £72,000
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 26 Days of holiday plus Public holidays
• Flexibility around core hours
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• Professional development opportunities