CareerPlan

Applied Mathematician – Consultant

Cambridge, England, gbFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop technologies and products solving complex real-world challenges in environmental sensing, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial equipment by combining scientific analysis, physical modelling, and engineering.

Role type

Senior IC applied mathematician (physical modelling & simulation)

Builds

Production ML models | product features

Domain

Industrials + computational physics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

first-principles mathematical reasoning, computational modelling of physical systems, multiphase flow simulation, optoelectronic/photonic technology simulation, 3D multiphysics modelling, computational fluid dynamics, Python programming, MATLAB, COMSOL

Preferred skills

ability to switch context efficiently across unfamiliar fields, pragmatic approach balancing rigour with decision-making, clear communication of complex analysis to clients and multidisciplinary teams

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, COMSOL

Responsibilities

Translate real-world problems into mathematical models from first principles, develop and use computational models and simulations ranging from analytical to detailed numerical models, identify key physical processes and adapt approaches across different scientific and engineering domains, communicate findings and uncertainties to colleagues and clients, turn complex results into practical recommendations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC