Lead User Researcher jobs in Didcot

You will be working alongside scientists, engineers, developers, and experts in quantum technologies, working to enhance the UK's quantum computing capabilities.

You will work alongside the technical team managers and deputy director of research to deliver the NQCCs research program.

You will have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, including: a double aberration-corrected 300kV Cryo (S)TEM, two 300kV conventional Cryo TEMs, three Cryo Dual beam FIBs and a 300kV chromatically corrected TEM for fast in situ observations alongside advanced sample preparation and computational facilities.

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You will hold an appropriate PhD degree or proven relevant experience, as well as: Experience of macromolecular crystallography data collection at a synchrotron Proven ability in macromolecular crystallography Experience with Windows/Linux/Unix Hands on experience of serial crystallography and/or fragment screening experiments

A leading technology organization in Harwell is seeking a User-Centered Design (UCD) Consultant for a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role requires expertise in user-centered design, stakeholder engagement, and the planning and execution of user research projects. Successful candidates will design workshops, analyze user data, and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality design outputs....

A technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a User-Centered Design Consultant for a 3-month contract. The role requires delivering user research and service design projects, facilitating workshops, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have established design expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment. This position offers opportunities for...

A leading digital preservation technology company is seeking a File Format Analyst to improve digital preservation practices. The role involves research and documentation of file format preservation strategies and facilitating community engagement across various organizations. Candidates should have a strong background in digital preservation principles and be capable communicators, with room for...

We are seeking a highly skilledEHS Advisor to join our clients dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have had experience in ISO 14001 & ISO45001 and come from a research and development background. Key Responsibilities: Leading Audits (internal & external) to ISO14001 & ISO45001 Writing EHS policies and procedures Manage actions and changes following root cause analysis investigations Drive...

You will be leading, co-ordinating and writing proposals to secure future space missions and technology development projects for Open Cosmos.

You will have to face uncertainties inherent to creating mission concepts, you’ll need to be resourceful and progress despite a level of uncertainty in needs or requirements.

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship) Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 24 months Hours: Full-time, 37 hours Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd February 2026 Interview Date: Feb 2026 / Mar 2026 Start Date: September 2026 Are you someone who enjoys...

The Remote Sensing Engineer will play a central role in advanced Earth-observing microwave remote sensing missions developed at Spire Global, providing technical leadership for the calibration, validation, and scientific exploitation of spaceborne microwave radiometers. This position spans responsibility for payload performance, RF engineering, ground processing of instrument data to deliver to...

Job Description We have an exciting new opportunity for a Research Integrity Coordinator to join our Publishing Ethics and Integrity team! This role is reporting in to the Team Lead, Ethics and Integrity Analyst, and plays a key role within the Publishing Ethics and Integrity team to ensure the research integrity function is efficient and effective, that reporting of trends are accurate and...

Senior Research Scientist Mass Spectrometry, 12-month contract Company Name: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Type of Role: Contract position, Inside IR35 Contract length: 12 months Location: On-site, 5 days a week (Milton Park R&D, Abingdon, Oxon) Department: Structural Biology and Biophysics Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global...

Job Description Reporting into the Head of Research Integrity and Ethics, Research Integrity Associates (RIAs) play a key role in triaging and help drive resolutions on ethics and integrity queries and cases across Taylor & Francis Group journals and books. Working across departments and stakeholders, the RIAs play an important role within the Publishing Ethics and Integrity team in ensuring...

You will also work with key partners in this area, including diverse academic and industrial partners as well as other complementary facilities on the Harwell Campus and partner institutions/universities.

You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary, diverse scientific environment, which encourages teamwork and collaboration.

You will be supporting an organisation with a strong safety culture to achieve and maintain the highest radiation safety and environmental standards.

You will work closely with engineers, scientists, designers and safety professionals, striving to optimise radiation exposures within an established but continually developing science campus.

User-Centered Design Consultant (3 month FTC) Satellite Applications Catapult Employment Type Contract Location Hybrid ·Didcot, UK Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire (onsite 2 days per week) Team UCD Seniority Mid-level Closing: 5:00pm, 6th Feb 2026 GMT Perks and benefits Work from home option Life Insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity...

You will do this by analysing the complexities and subtleties of how digital information is formatted across a wide range of types, including office suites, media, images, 3D, GIS and various specialist formats to build an internal knowledge base covering file formats and the tools that manipulate them.

Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on… Our Chief Revenue Office (CRO) drives the commercial growth of Open Cosmos — bringing together business development, marketing, and customer success...

Overview User-Centered Design (UCD) Consultant - 3 month fixed term contract The Challenge We are looking for an established designer to provide user-centered design expertise to a variety of projects at Satellite Applications Catapult over the next three months. Travel to the office twice a week or client sites will be required where necessary. Responsibilities Scope, plan and deliver user...