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Materials Scientist

Materials Scientists are at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of technology and sustainability through the study and development of new materials. Their work is crucial in various sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, and renewable energy, making a significant impact on global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity.

Materials Scientist

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Physical Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY40
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST78%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

BASFA global leader in chemical production, BASF offers exciting opportunities for materials scientists to work on innovative projects that shape the future of materials.
Johnson MattheySpecialising in sustainable technologies, Johnson Matthey is an excellent employer for materials scientists focused on developing eco-friendly materials.Rolls-RoyceKnown for its cutting-edge aerospace technology, Rolls-Royce provides materials scientists with the chance to work on high-performance materials for aviation.
AstraZenecaA leading pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca offers materials scientists the opportunity to work on innovative drug delivery systems and packaging materials.
Imperial College LondonAs a top research institution, Imperial College provides materials scientists with opportunities to engage in groundbreaking research and development.