# Associate Applied Scientist

> Cambridge Design Partnership · Cambridge, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-11-12

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Technical

## Description

CDP is looking for a bright and curious scientist to join our Product Innovation group where you will work on innovative technology and product solutions for our clients in Consumer, Healthcare, and Industry sectors.

At CDP Applied Scientists integrate with multidisciplinary design and engineering teams to provide experience and subject matter knowledge key to innovative areas and technologies. You will bring a critical thinking and practical approach to some of the most novel challenges and contribute to evidence-based decision making.

CDP’s facilities include a range of laboratory and workshop spaces, and Applied Scientists combine a strong foundation from their scientific training with practical, hands-on skills to conceive, test and develop solutions to technical challenges.

No two projects are the same, and you will need to combine your scientific background with creativity and commercial awareness in order to deliver value to our clients. You will be based in our state-of-the-art innovation labs and offices in Cambridge with occasional travel

## Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

-   An excellent academic record with a Degree, Master’s degree or PhD in the physical sciences.
-   Strong creative and technical abilities with a track record, particularly in Optical Systems but also in other areas such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, System Modelling, and Experimentation.
-   Confidence working in a fast-paced environment, able to collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and contribute ideas, contributing to a positive culture of collaboration
-   Experience developing concept systems to meet commercial and technical briefs, ideally with experience in a leadership capacity
-   Good presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills for a range of audiences, including directly to clients
-   Commercial awareness and ability to adapt your approach to deliver the most value to our clients

## Benefits

Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) is an end-to-end innovation partner, propelling global brands and ambitious start-ups to success. We build breakthrough products and services – from insight to ideas, prototypes to production – bringing innovation to life. Our teams are multi-disciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, design ingenuity, and engineering excellence for consumer and healthcare clients. People-centred, deeply collaborative, and – above all – expert, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future for consumers, patients, and industry.

Even our ownership model is innovative: We’re 100% owned by our employees, ensuring an open culture and a total commitment to our projects’ success. As part of our benefits package we offer:

-   flexible working
-   a discretionary bonus
-   excellent learning and development opportunities
-   a 12% non-contributory pension
-   private healthcare
-   electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
-   share incentive plan
-   25 days holiday plus bank holidays

## Apply

[Apply at Cambridge Design Partnership](https://apply.workable.com/cdp/j/142D41C708/apply)

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