Physics Jobs in Cambridge
 
Demand Trend Salary Trend Salary Histogram Related Skills

The first table below looks at the prevalence of the term Physics in IT jobs advertised for the Cambridge region. Included is a guide to the average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited Physics over the 3 months to 17 May 2013 with a comparison to the same period in the previous 2 years. The second table is for comparison and provides aggregates for all terms in our Miscellaneous category for the Cambridge region.

Location
 3 months to
17 May 2013		 Same period 2012 Same period 2011
Physics
Rank 96 57 77
Rank change year-on-year
-39 +20
Permanent jobs citing Physics 31 76 49
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in Cambridge 1.647% 3.840% 2.247%
As % of the Miscellaneous category 4.874% 9.870% 5.785%
Number of salaries quoted 30 52 47
Average salary £30,000 £38,500 £35,000
Average salary % change year-on-year
-22.07% +10.00%
90% offered a salary of more than £29,500 £31,500 £25,000
10% offered a salary of more than £45,000 £50,000 £37,500
UK excluding London average salary £35,000 £37,500 £34,500
% change year-on-year
-6.66% +8.69%
All of the Miscellaneous Category
Cambridge
Permanent IT job ads with a match in the
Miscellaneous category		 636 770 847
As % of all permanent IT jobs located in Cambridge 33.79% 38.91% 38.84%
Number of salaries quoted 542 594 767
Average salary £42,500 £40,000 £37,500
Average salary % change year-on-year
+6.25% +6.66%
90% offered a salary of more than £30,000 £30,000 £27,000
10% offered a salary of more than £60,000 £57,500 £55,000
UK excluding London average salary £38,815 £40,000 £37,500
% change year-on-year
-2.96% +6.66%
Physics
Cambridgeshire

Physics
Jobs Demand Trend

This chart provides a 3-month moving total of permanent IT jobs citing Physics across the Cambridge region as a proportion of the total demand within the Miscellaneous category.

Cambridge Physics Jobs Demand Trend

Physics
Salary Trend

This chart provides the 3-month moving average for salaries quoted in permanent IT jobs citing Physics across the Cambridge region.

Cambridge Physics Salary Trend

Physics
Salary Histogram

This chart provides a salary histogram for IT jobs citing Physics across the Cambridge region over the 3 months to 17 May 2013.

Cambridge Physics Salary Histogram

Physics
Top 30 Related IT Skills

For the 6 months to 17 May 2013, IT jobs across the Cambridge region citing Physics also mentioned the following IT skills in order of popularity. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled that cited Physics.

1 63 (92.65%) Mathematics
2 61 (89.71%) C++
3 57 (83.82%) Degree
4 55 (80.88%) Computer Science
5 46 (67.65%) C
6 37 (54.41%) C#
7 31 (45.59%) Java
8 22 (32.35%) Perl
9 21 (30.88%) Internet
10 14 (20.59%) Linux
10 14 (20.59%) Python
11 13 (19.12%) OO
11 13 (19.12%) Electronics
12 9 (13.24%) Games
13 8 (11.76%) 3D Graphics
14 7 (10.29%) Windows
14 7 (10.29%) CSS
14 7 (10.29%) STL
14 7 (10.29%) HTML
14 7 (10.29%) .NET
14 7 (10.29%) Agile Software Development
14 7 (10.29%) TDD
15 6 (8.824%) Software Engineering
15 6 (8.824%) Boost C++ Libraries
15 6 (8.824%) ASP.NET
15 6 (8.824%) XML
16 5 (7.353%) OOD
16 5 (7.353%) Project Management
16 5 (7.353%) Test Automation
17 4 (5.882%) Machine Learning

Physics
Top Related IT Skills by Category

For the 6 months to 17 May 2013, IT jobs across the Cambridge region citing Physics also mentioned the following IT skills grouped by category. The figures indicate the number of jobs and their proportion against the total number of IT job ads sampled that cited Physics. Up to 20 skills are shown per category.

Application Development
1 7 (10.29%) HTML
1 7 (10.29%) .NET
1 7 (10.29%) CSS
1 7 (10.29%) STL
2 6 (8.824%) XML
2 6 (8.824%) Boost C++ Libraries
2 6 (8.824%) ASP.NET
3 3 (4.412%) Web Services
3 3 (4.412%) ADO.NET
4 1 (1.471%) Natural Language Processing
4 1 (1.471%) Ajax
4 1 (1.471%) jQuery
Application Platforms
1 3 (4.412%) IIS
Communications & Networking
1 21 (30.88%) Internet
2 1 (1.471%) Bluetooth
Database & Business Intelligence
1 3 (4.412%) SQL Server
1 3 (4.412%) Data Mining
1 3 (4.412%) Text Mining
1 3 (4.412%) Hadoop
1 3 (4.412%) HBase
1 3 (4.412%) Big Data
2 1 (1.471%) MySQL
Development Applications
1 4 (5.882%) Visual Studio
General
1 13 (19.12%) Electronics
2 9 (13.24%) Games
3 4 (5.882%) Finance
4 1 (1.471%) Advertising
4 1 (1.471%) Telecoms
4 1 (1.471%) Music
4 1 (1.471%) Marketing
Job Titles
1 43 (63.24%) Software Engineer
2 40 (58.82%) Developer
3 31 (45.59%) Graduate
4 25 (36.76%) Software Developer
4 25 (36.76%) Graduate Software Engineer
5 24 (35.29%) Graduate Developer
6 20 (29.41%) Graduate Software Developer
7 9 (13.24%) C++ Developer
8 5 (7.353%) Real Time Software Engineer
8 5 (7.353%) Real Time Engineer
9 4 (5.882%) C++/Java Developer
9 4 (5.882%) C# Developer
9 4 (5.882%) Java Developer
9 4 (5.882%) Programmer
10 3 (4.412%) Junior
10 3 (4.412%) Junior Developer
10 3 (4.412%) Graduate Programmer
10 3 (4.412%) Junior Programmer
11 2 (2.941%) Electronics Engineer
11 2 (2.941%) Development Engineer
Miscellaneous
1 63 (92.65%) Mathematics
2 55 (80.88%) Computer Science
3 8 (11.76%) 3D Graphics
4 4 (5.882%) Machine Learning
5 2 (2.941%) VHDL
5 2 (2.941%) Firmware
6 1 (1.471%) Management Information System
6 1 (1.471%) Device Driver
6 1 (1.471%) Visualisation
6 1 (1.471%) Artificial Intelligence
6 1 (1.471%) Statistics
6 1 (1.471%) Embedded Systems
Operating Systems
1 14 (20.59%) Linux
2 7 (10.29%) Windows
Processes & Methodologies
1 13 (19.12%) OO
2 7 (10.29%) Agile Software Development
2 7 (10.29%) TDD
3 6 (8.824%) Software Engineering
4 5 (7.353%) OOD
4 5 (7.353%) Project Management
4 5 (7.353%) Test Automation
5 3 (4.412%) Unit Testing
5 3 (4.412%) Scrum
6 2 (2.941%) Business Development
6 2 (2.941%) Continuous Integration
6 2 (2.941%) Kanban
6 2 (2.941%) Feature Driven Development
7 1 (1.471%) Analytics
7 1 (1.471%) Product Management
7 1 (1.471%) Predictive Analytics
Programming Languages
1 61 (89.71%) C++
2 46 (67.65%) C
3 37 (54.41%) C#
4 31 (45.59%) Java
5 22 (32.35%) Perl
6 14 (20.59%) Python
7 4 (5.882%) JavaScript
8 3 (4.412%) Delphi
8 3 (4.412%) VBA
8 3 (4.412%) Scala
9 2 (2.941%) Assembly Language
10 1 (1.471%) MATLAB
10 1 (1.471%) SQL
10 1 (1.471%) VB
Qualifications
1 57 (83.82%) Degree
2 2 (2.941%) PhD
3 1 (1.471%) Postgraduate
Quality Assurance & Compliance
1 1 (1.471%) ISO 9001
1 1 (1.471%) ISO 14001
Vendors
1 3 (4.412%) Oracle
1 3 (4.412%) Sybase
2 2 (2.941%) Altera
3 1 (1.471%) Progress
Modelling Engineer - Comsol, Finite Element Models, Cambridge, to £50k
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Key Challenges: - Creating realistic actuator multi-physics models combining piezo-electric, acoustic fluid and mechanical modelling... Qualification, Skills and Experience: - Qualified to degree level, preferably, in Mechanical Engineering,...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k
Posted: 17 May 2013
Modelling Engineer - Comsol, Finite Element Models, Cambridge, to £50k
Cambridge, East Anglia
Our client is looking to extend its capability to model actuators both using analytical and Finite Element modelling.
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £50k
Posted: 17 May 2013
Graphics Power Architect
Cambridge, East Anglia
Main skills required for the Graphics Power Architect:* Good university degree, preferably in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science but other relevant disciplines (Maths, Physics etc) will be considered.*...
DP Connect Ltd
Salary: £50000 - £90000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 8 May 2013
C++ Java C# Maths Physics Graduate CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
C#, C++ or Java developer with Computer Science or Maths / Physics background needed in Cambridge... Desired: Maths, Physics, Phd, Algorithms, Apply in confidence now for detailed job specification.
Edgar Cowen
Salary: Excellent Starting Salary + Benefits
Posted: 13 May 2013
Graduate - Technology, client-facing, energetic, engineering
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: - Excellent first degree (1st/2.1) from a top rated university in the UK (or equivalent), ideally in Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering (other subjects are acceptable...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £28k DOE
Posted: 16 May 2013
Graduate - Technology, Client-facing, Energetic, Graduate, Engineering, Entrepreneurial, Cambridge, to £28k DOE
Cambridge, East Anglia
They are looking for graduates who are keen to learn (training would be provided), are dynamic, have a positive personality, and are happy to be in a client-...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £28k DOE
Posted: 16 May 2013
Applied Physicist / Engineer (Electromagnetism) - MSc / PhD, electromagnetism, client-facing, FEA, numerical methods / modelling, Cambridge, to £35k DOE
Cambridge, East Anglia
Applied Numerical Physicist / Engineer - Maths Modelling, Electromagnetism, Theoretical understanding, Proof-of-concept, Training / Demonstrating. Cambridge, to c£35,000 DOE.Our client is the UK office of a...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £35k DOE
Posted: 2 May 2013
Graduate Software Engineer / Developer-Java / C++ / Perl
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
We would love to hear from straight graduates or experienced Graduate Software Engineer / Developer -Java / C++ / Perl... You should have some programming knowledge, and we would be particularly...
Computer People
Salary: £25000.00 - £35000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 14 May 2013
Technical Program Manager (Semiconductors)
Cambridge, East Anglia
You will lead teams both on the hardware and software side, so should ideally have a background in both. You must have a degree, ideally in Engineering, Computer...
DP Connect Ltd
Salary: £55000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 4 May 2013
Software Developer - Visual Studios, C++, Relational databases, GUI, Cambridge, £Good + Benefits
Cambridge, East Anglia
Cutting edge company looking for a Software Developer with expertise using Visual Studio C++... Additionally, you will have at least a year's experience in developing GUI software...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: £Good + Benefits
Posted: 1 May 2013
Software Engineer (Gaming) - C++, OOP, Graphics, Software Engines
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Your background: either a good degree, or solid track record, in Computer Science, Maths or Physics; and possible specialisation in one of the following fields: 3D graphics and...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £40k
Posted: 13 May 2013
Experimental Physicists
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: Suitable candidates for the role of Experimental Physicist will need to have: A 2.1 or better degree in physics with an applied PhD from leading institute.....
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Hardware Architect
Cambridge, East Anglia
This is an opportunity for an experienced Hardware Architect to lead work on next generation Graphics technology for the company s future products. Duties will include design, modelling...
DP Connect Ltd
Salary: £50000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 3 May 2013
Group Leader, Software
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
These are written in a variety of languages including C, C++, python, perl, Matlab and tcl... Requirements: - Good degree in Maths, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent -...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Graduate Software Engineer (C++)
Cambridge, East Anglia
You will become part of a first-class development team who operate in an Agile environment. Main tasks for the Graduate Software Engineer (C++):Design clearly defined, reliable...
DP Connect Ltd
Salary: £25000 - £35000 per annum + Life cover,shares+more
Posted: 4 May 2013
Sales Engineer / Consultant - Physics / Maths / Engineering; Sales / Business; Good communications; Cambridge, £25k - £35k DOE
Cambridge, East Anglia
The key product they develop is a market-leading suite of simulation products enabling the modelling of a product through the complete lifecycle from geometry through to full...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: £25k - £35k DOE
Posted: 2 May 2013
Graduate Computer Scientists & Mathematicians
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Predominantly the team use C, OOP C++, Java, Matlab, Python for embedded systems, Linux and DSP devices... Skills: Programming, C, C++, Matlab, OOP, Linux, Embedded Systems, Python, Graduate...
ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD
Salary: £27000 to £35000 per annum - bonus,medical,dental,canteen
Posted: 13 May 2013
Analysis Engineer - High Precision Analysis, Cambridge, to £40k
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
c) Identification of materials and coatings... - A good degree (2:1 or 1st) in a Scientific/Engineering discipline (e.g. physics, mechanical Engineering)... - A good understanding of physics,...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £40k
Posted: 17 May 2013
Analysis Engineer - High Precision Analysis, Cambridge, to £40k
Cambridge, East Anglia
The analysis will include:a) Overall understanding of the product's mode of operation.b) Critical dimensions requiring micron resolution measurements.c) Identification of materials and coatings.d)...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £40k
Posted: 17 May 2013
Computational Scientist - Image Analysis / Statistical Inference; Algorithms; C / C++ / C#; South Cambridge, £Excellent + Benefits
South Cambridge, East Anglia
Computational Scientist - Image analysis, Signal processing, Statistical inference, Algorithm development, C / C++ / C#, machine learning... - Strong scientific software development experience in C, C++ or C#. Scripting experience with...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: £Excellent + benefits
Posted: 2 May 2013
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: Good degree in Maths, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent... Familiarity with at least 2 of these languages: C, Python, Matlab, Assembly (any), Perl... Keywords: Senior,...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Graduate Applied Physicist or Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: To be successful with this role you will have: An excellent first degree or PhD in engineering, electronics, physics or a related discipline... Good software engineering skills.....
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Principal Engineer, Analogue Design Automation
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: Experience in programming in TCl, Skill, Perl/Python or similar in a Linux environment... Degree in physics, computer science, electronics engineering or other relevant scientific degree... Keywords:...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Ambitious C++ / Senior C++ Software Engineers - leading-edge Design Automation Tools, C++, STL, Cambridge, Neg £50k + excellent package
Cambridge, East Anglia
Required: - Experience of large-scale commercial software development - Good knowledge of C++ and the STL - 2.1 or 1st from credible academic institution, ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics,...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: Neg £50k + excellent package
Posted: 25 April 2013
Applications Support Engineer (Europe) - Firmware / Embedded, Comms
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: - Applicants must be bright and personable, holding a Bachelor’s technical degree in Electronics / Physics / Computer Science or similar (although relevant commercial experience would be considered)... - Background...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to c£40k + benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Applications Support Engineer (Europe) - Firmware / Embedded, Comms, Technical Support, Wireless, Cambridge, to c£40k + benefits
Cambridge, East Anglia
Applications Support Engineer (Europe) - Firmware / Embedded, Comms, Technical Support, Consumer Products (Automotive, Home Entertainment, Healthcare)... Your expertise would help prioritise key accounts and help in the input into...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to c£40k + benefits
Posted: 16 May 2013
Senior Electronics Development Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Firmware, Analogue. Job Description: As part of a project team, you will be responsible for the design, development, and test of the drive and control electronics and firmware...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Mechanical Design Engineer - high precision electro-mechanical design
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
This covers the entire life cycle of the product from initial concept through to design, validation, field trials and release into production. Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelors degree 2:...
ECM Selection Ltd
Salary: to £45k
Posted: 16 May 2013
Fibre Optic Sensor Specialist
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: To be successful with this role you will have: Excellent academic background in physics, electronic engineering or a related discipline... Project management experience... Keywords: Fibre ,Optic, Sensor,...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Oil and Gas Sensor Physicist or Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Description: We are actively growing our oil and gas team and looking for people like you to bring technical talent, experience and industry contacts. Working with a...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
Physicists/Electronics
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Requirements: For such a challenging role an excellent academic background in Physics or a similar subject will be needed.Suitable candidates will also ideally have a background our...
MJH Personnel Associates
Salary: Excellent + bens
Posted: 16 May 2013
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