NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute. Our role is to research, create and deliver the measurement infrastructure which underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life across many fields of industry. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join our Underwater Acoustics Group.
NPL is world-leading in this area and has a suite of dedicated facilities, including laboratory tanks, an acoustics pressure vessel and an open-water site. You will join NPL at an exciting time of growth where there will be a great opportunity to maximise impact from high-quality science.
As a Senior Scientist at NPL, your role will involve:
• developing improved data analysis techniques for experimental data derived from ocean acoustic measurements
• planning and leading experimental work including in-situ and off-shore trials
• developing and maintaining improved data acquisition software for measurements made utilising NPL’s specialised laboratory facilities
• contributing to collaborative research projects with NPL’s partners, both nationally and internationally
• leading the technical work of NPL projects, including preparation of project proposals and supervising and guiding the work of more junior staff
• the opportunity to contribute to scientific output through journal publications and conferences, and to represent the UK on technical standards committees.
• Representing NPL to promote our work and raise our profile
• Crafting winning bids, in line with NPL’s growth strategy
• Working inclusively and collaboratively to develop partnership opportunities
• Presenting NPL’s work at conferences and in scientific papers
As a Senior Scientist, you will play key role in delivering NPL’s scientific work, contributing to research and development projects, requiring a careful, methodical approach and attention to detail.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of some of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
contact:
Stephen Robinson (stephen.robinson@npl.co.uk )
Or see:
https://jobs.npl.co.uk/vacancies/