Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Plan research projects, set goals and write proposals for funding.
Design material compositions and synthesis methods, such as powder processing, chemical routes or thin-film deposition.
Prepare samples and run experiments under controlled temperature, pressure and atmosphere.
Test properties such as strength, hardness, heat resistance, conductivity and weight using specialised instruments.
Analyse internal structure with tools such as X-ray diffraction and electron microscopes, and interpret the results.
Compare results with models and simulations, then adjust the recipe or process.
Record data carefully, write reports and papers, and present findings to teams, reviewers or clients.
