Technical Insight Specialist (R&D)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (EH3)
Salary: from £50,000 per Annum + PAYE Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing (Renewed Annually)
The Opportunity
Are you a PhD specialist with a passion for tracking the "Next Big Thing" in tech? Our client are recruiting for a Global Technology R&D Centre based in Edinburgh. We are looking for a Technical Insight Specialist to lead research on emerging technology trends, evaluate global industry shifts, and help steer the future direction of high-impact technical projects.
This is a rare bridge between deep academic research and commercial application, working alongside world-class engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead Technical Insights: Research and analyze emerging technologies and global industry trends.
2. Strategic Guidance: Provide high-level suggestions for insight reports to guide future research directions.
3. Collaboration: Act as a technical consultant for both business and engineering teams to evaluate potential applications of new tech.
4. Who We Are Looking For
5. Education: Must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. (Final-year PhD candidates graduating this year are welcome; start dates are negotiable around your VIVA).
6. Language: Professional proficiency in ...