About the Role
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 Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics Group in Teddington.
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:
1. Leading cutting-edge research, recognising aspects that could be commercially viable
2. Developing improved acoustic modelling techniques to augment measurements made utilising NPL’s specialised laboratory facilities
3. Developing improved data analysis techniques for experimental data derived from ocean acoustic measurements
4. contributing to collaborative research projects with NPL’s partners, both nationally and internationally
5. leading the technical work of NPL projects, including preparation of project proposals and supervising and guiding the work of more junior staff
6. the opportunity to contribute to scientific output through journal publications and conferences, and to represent the UK on technical standards committees.
7. Representing NPL to promote our work and raise our profile
8. Crafting winning bids, in line with NPL’s growth strategy
9. Working inclusively and collaboratively to develop partnership opportunities
10. Presenting NPL’s work at conferences and in scientific papers
We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
About You
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.
What you will bring to the role:
11. Proven experience in a similar Scientist role, well-established in the field with a significant scientific profile
12. Demonstrable scientific understanding of ocean acoustics and marine acoustic technology
13. Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Physics or Acoustics or a related discipline
14. Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in technical reports and proposals
15. Experience in supporting and developing junior members of the team
16. In-depth understanding of the underlying physical principles, and the ability to problem solve and propose appropriate technical solutions
17. Experience in developing software for finite element modelling, acoustic propagation and data analysis
18. Ability to problem solve and propose appropriate technical solutions
19. A demonstrated capability for mathematical modelling
20. Ability to interact and network with collaborators and future customers
21. Ability to work to deadlines within a team
22. Have an awareness of the industry and business
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.