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Research Scientist- Oil & Gas


Job Location:

Didcot - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join a committed team of innovative thinkers developing new diamond materials made by high pressure high temperature (HPHT) sintering for the rock cutting industry. Together we will develop novel concepts and new products for commercialisation in partnership with some of the worlds leading Oil & Gas industry players. End applications include oil & gas drilling and geothermal energy drilling applications.

We are looking for someone with passion to join us at our world class Global Innovation Centre in Harwell Oxfordshire who cares about what they do works well in a team and individually and who is creative motivated and able to deliver on challenging objectives. A desire to get stuck into the hands on technical aspects of the development work is essential.

This role would ideally be suited to a recent graduate/post-graduate with a degree in Materials Science looking to acquire new skills and experiences but those with relevant degrees in Physics and Chemistry that are looking to get into this exciting industry should also apply.

The successful applicant will be welcomed into a project team given clear responsibilities and trusted to drive progress whilst also given opportunities for learning and career development.


Additional Information :

All applicants must be able to provide documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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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 b ... View more

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