Graduate Technology Strategy Analyst, Physical Sciences / Engineering (2027 start)

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Introduction Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate in chemistry, physics, engineering or a related field, excited to put your scientific knowledge and curiosity to work on real-world business issues? Are you interested in understanding why some scientific breakthroughs change the world, while other promising technologies struggle to make it into everyday life? Are you fascinated by how things are made, how people use them and how we can shape a more sustainable future? Do you enjoy exploring complex questions, making connections between ideas and working with others to find thoughtful, practical solutions? Would you like to help businesses understand not just what technology can do, but how it can make a meaningful difference? If so, this could be a great role for you! Who we are A key part of Cambridge Consultants, our Advisory team works with clients across Consumer, Energy & Industrial, Telecommunications, Biotech, Healthcare and Defence & Security. Our clients range from early start-ups to global organisations, all looking for ways to use emerging technologies to address challenges , create new possibilities and make a positive impact in their markets. Our role is to help them navigate uncertainty, explore opportunities and turn promising ideas into practical outcomes. We provide research and insights to support important business choices relating to deep tech. This includes go-to-market strategies, investment support , competitor analysis , market insights, technology road-mapping and strategic foresight. The technologies we explore span exciting developments in biotech, quantum sensing and computing, robotics and physical AI, among many others. Your role This role sits within the Research & Insights section of our Advisory group. We explore how emerging technologies and future trends might shape the choices businesses make today, helping our clients feel better equipped to navigate change and plan for the future. You might investigate what people will value in the next generation of products, explore how cleantech can be adopted at scale, or uncover where novel sensors could create new possibilities for businesses and their customers. It's an opportunity to combine scientific thinking, creative exploration and commercial understanding to help answer questions that don't always have straightforward answers. What you will be doing With guidance and su…