Technology Analyst - Tech Scouting, Market Research & Consultancy

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Helping you profit from emerging technologies through Research, Consultancy and Subscriptions. www.IDTechEx.com

Research • Consulting • Technology scouting • Market appraisal

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Description

• The position will be based in England, with the candidate mainly working from home. • You will assist companies in understanding technically complex emerging technologies along with associated commercial challenges and opportunities. • Your analysis, forecasts, and insights will help our clients make strategic decisions on emerging technologies. • You will help grow our expertise in advanced materials, 5G, sustainable technologies, sensors, robotics, displays, semiconductors, future mobility, energy, electronics and others based on your background and interests. • Be involved in delivering solutions for our clients; work with our marketing team to promote our research on this topic. • You will be given client-facing responsibilities from the very start and there will be ample opportunity to participate in a range of strategic business development and marketing activities. • There will be international travel - to learn and interpret the latest developments in your domain; to meet customers and innovative companies; to promote IDTechEx at a global level. • Successful applicants who progress through the company will have the potential to become recognised as a leading, trusted name in the industry.

Requirements

• A strong record of academic achievement, including A/A* A-Level Mathematics and an Undergraduate/Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Material Science or other relevant subjects, ideally from a top UK or internationally ranked university. • A PhD is desirable but not essential. • Some technical/commercial experience is preferable, demonstrating skills such as engaging with customers/potential customers, meeting objectives, demonstration of commercial acumen etc. • A desire and drive to continuously learn about technology innovations, their real-world applications, market status and player activities. • Excellent ability to seek out and present compelling new information and articulate an analysis both verbally and in writing, with accompanying visuals (charts, infographics, etc.). • Be comfortable with calling and talking to many people in a business to business environment. • Effectively question interviewees to compile research useful in assessing a particular technology or industry. • Excellent capability to distill significant levels of information from multiple sources into clear, relevant analysis and conclusions. • Strong attention to detail and quantitative problem-solving skills. • Experienced user of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. • Must be confident in giving technical presentations in front of an audience. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as having a collaborative attitude to your work. • You will be expected to be part of a team and coach and motivate others when necessary. • You must be able to commit to regular travel. • In addition to strong English language skills, it would be advantageous, but not necessary, to be proficient in another language, in particular Chinese, German, Japanese or Korean.

Benefits

• Work at the forefront of technology innovation, with great scope to identify and engage with new topics • Direct contact from an early stage with leading global organizations: your work will make a difference • Investment in your training and professional development including management, leadership, presentation skills, software proficiency • International travel to East Asia, Europe and/or US • Varied work: engage with clients, leading technology developers, write assessments, present and promote your work • Clear promotion path • Competitive pay with discretionary bonuses • Discretionary benefits including life insurance and private medical insurance • Pension scheme with employer contribution