Computational Physics- Software- Math Modelling

Anonymous

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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£32,000 – £45,000 pa

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£32,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Masters
Posted: 1 May 2026 (Today)

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Job Type: Permanent
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Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Mid
Education: Masters
Posted: 1 May 2026 (Today)

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Physicists/Software Engineers will be developing modelling tools/software in C++, C#, Python, Java, Matlab or other Mathematical languages. Ideal applicants will be qualified Physicists (MPhys, MSc or PhD) or Computational Physicist or Scientist/Engineer with an interest in Software Development/Modelling using C, C++, Java, Python or Matlab We are looking for exceptional physicist or applied mathematician to join the software development team. Responsibilities will include project developing simulation tools for the design of active and passive components. The role will involve the development of both algorithms and professional graphical interfaces to the algorithms. This is a very challenging role and you will need to be able to think creatively to solve numerical, mathematical and programmatic problems. An exceptionally capable candidate would have the opportunity to advance to a senior role in the company and take on substantial product responsibilities. Requirements: some experience at graduate level or beyond in either C, C++, C#, Java, Python or Matlab You will will have an excellent first degree in Physics or Maths (1st/2.1) A PhD in a computational physics/electronics or related discipline will be advantageous. Proven object oriented software skills in C++ or more years of postdoc or commercial experience in numerical techniques will be advantageous Specific knowledge of electromagnetism, semiconductor device physics experience will be useful

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