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The Pitch: It's a fun job with a great team. You’ll be peering into cutting-edge technology being built in labs around the world and speaking to a lot of scientists.Please note only candidates who share their CV and cover letter via email will be considered.We’re on the hunt for someone with a physics background who can get to grips quickly with new and emerging technologies. The right candidate enjoys thinking, writing and speaking about the latest breakthrough advances – from scaling direct capture of CO2 from air to using quantum hardware for running machine learning algorithms – and everything in between. You’ll work alongside our project delivery teams, our huge community of science and technology experts to crowdsource their collective intelligence, and design studios. You’re switched on, savvy and a great communicator, able to write effortlessly and speak thoughtfully. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of transparency and growth. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGBy assimilating deep tech research and foresight into client-ready deliverables, you’ll help the R&D divisions of global companies and government agencies be at the forefront of innovation. Learn about a wide range of deep tech topics, proactively broadening your knowledge across many emerging fieldsParticipate in client calls, translating requirements into new projectsInterview innovators, pioneers and leaders in startups and university labsReview and integrate research outputs from a global network of scientists and technology contributors into written research reports with high visual impactHelp to evolve crowdsourcing methodology and tools for tech foresight, horizon scanning, trend forecasting and scoutingMaintain our unwavering pursuit of exceptional quality, providing constructive feedback to contributorsYou are expected to gain exposure to a wide range of emerging technology topics, such as:AI and machine learningAutonomous and unmanned systemsBiomanufacturingClimate data & analyticsDigital TwinsFuture aerospace conceptsHuman-machine interfacesNanomaterialsNeurotechnologiesNext-gen renewablesQuantum sensingSatellite communicationsSpace propulsion conceptsSynthetic BiologySchedule:Monday to FridayHybrid role (2 days in London-based office)No weekendsRemote and flexible working arrangements considered. REQUIREMENTSBSc, Masters or PhD (Physics)1-5 years experience in tech intelligence, consulting or broad/generalist tech backgroundDeep intellectual curiosity about a wide range of emerging technologies, and the ability to assimilate quickly at a high levelAbility to think on your feet and communicate with clients in senior positionsComfortable in a fast-paced start-up environment High level of attention to detail, care deeply about quality Excellent written communication skills, specifically the ability to write concise and engaging client-specific proseAPPLYSend a two-page CV and a one-page cover letter to highlighting your suitability for this role.Please note only candidates who share their CV and cover letter via email will be considered.WHY OUTSMART INSIGHT?Advances in all the sciences – from robotics and genomics to climate tech and space exploration – are leaving no aspect of our lives untouched. Global challenges in the 21st Century need science, technology and the collective ingenuity of all the big brains on our planet to solve them, which is why we need you.Outsmart Insight is a technology intelligence company at the intersection of where deep tech meets the future. Our focus is on emerging, breakthrough and next-generation technologies. We specialise in horizon scanning, technology monitoring, trend forecasting and innovation scouting, enabling FTSE 100 companies, venture capital firms, multinational R&D and government agencies to be at the forefront of next-generation technology. CORE COMPANY VALUESSmart minds, working togetherHard work, rewardedQuality delivered every timeStrong client relationships built on trustA happy, healthy team

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