Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.
With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilise the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity.
Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.
We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects.
If you like the idea of an exciting variety of work in a diverse global team, then we want you to get in touch.
The role
An opportunity to work with a committed team of innovative thinkers, developing new diamond materials and solutions grown by chemical vapour deposition (CVD). CVD-grown diamond is a truly innovative and exciting material to work with, enabling cutting-edge applications in optics, semiconductors, quantum technology and electrochemistry. Together we will advance the understanding of diamond growth fundamentals and develop novel products and processes for commercialisation, in partnership with world-leading manufacturers.
We are looking for someone to work with us at our world-class Global Innovation Centre in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This is a fixed-term position for a period of 12 months starting Summer 2025, providing exposure to a variety of projects and experiences across our CVD innovation portfolio and business.
You must care about what you do, work well in a team and individually, and be creative, motivated, and able to deliver on challenging objectives. The position is ideally suited to a recent graduate/post-graduate looking to acquire new skills and experiences. You will be welcomed into a project team, given clear responsibilities, trusted to drive progress, and given opportunities for personal growth and career development.
Outline of the role
- Completing a rotation of projects across the different CVD research groups
- Utilising state-of-the-art CVD synthesis reactors and analytical equipment to synthesise and characterise diamond materials.
- Designing and executing experiments and analysing data to generate knowledge and inform onward innovation
- Reporting to peers and technical leaders
- Inventing and patenting new CVD methods, diamond products and solutions.
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a relevant Engineering subject.
- An ability to complete practical laboratory work which requires attention to detail, in a safe and systematic way.
- A demonstrated willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and techniques.
- Strong analytical skills for data capture and interpretation.
- Good interpersonal and presentational skills, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
If this opportunity is something that excites you, we are interested to hear about how you can help us shape the future.
