Senior Research Scientist - Gas Filtration
Requirements
Requires a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a background in chemical filtration and purification. Candidates must have experience leading technical projects, utilizing chemical analysis techniques, and communicating complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
Job Description
Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and make everyday life better. Our ambition drives us to grow fast, reach more markets, and push the boundaries of what's possible—with a focus on engineering mindset, continuous refinement, and ingenuity.
About The Role
As a Senior Research Scientist within our Research function, you will be part of a team developing new technology for gas and water filtration. You will research and assess novel filtration solutions for Dyson’s Home and New Category teams.
You will assess emerging filtration technologies through literature research and experimentation and lead technical projects from inception to transfer. The role involves both hands-on rig design/build and guiding platform development, enabling rapid proof-of-concept and optimisation.
Collaboration is key. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leadership to align technical objectives and ensure that complex scientific ideas are communicated in clear terms understandable to non-experts. You will model Dyson values and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and high performance.
Responsibilities Include
- Researching and assessing emerging gas and water filtration technologies for application across Home and/or New Category Research
- Scoping, planning, and leading technical projects from concept through to delivery
- Designing and building experimental rigs, or specifying and delegating rig/platform construction
- Proposing and developing test methods for technology proof of concept and optimisation
- Managing stakeholders - aligning with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leadership on technical goals
- Communicating complex ideas clearly and confidently to technical and non-technical colleagues
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant discipline
- Background in chemical filtration and/or purification (gas/water)
- Ability to research and critically assess filtration technologies
- Experience with chemical analysis techniques
- Experience leading technical projects and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
- Rig design/build expertise, or the ability to specify and delegate builds
- Strong stakeholder management and clear communication skills, including presenting complex concepts to diverse teams
- Able to develop and execute rigorous experimental methods for technology proof-of concept
- Thrives in fast paced environment and quickly adapt to changes in priorities
At Dyson, Reward goes beyond just salary and bonuses. Through a comprehensive package of Financial, Lifestyle, and Health Benefits, we provide support tailored to every stage of life and the moments that matter most.
Working policy
At Dyson, our vibrant campus culture is built on in-person collaboration, creativity, and shared learning. Working side by side not only fuels our innovation, but also creates a strong sense of belonging. To nurture this dynamic and inclusive environment, we do not offer a regular hybrid working arrangement.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
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About Dyson
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake. Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas. Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics. Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award. The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
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