Senior Mathematical Modeller

3 weeks ago

Salisbury, United Kingdom Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 255224**Salary**:

- £32,626 - £38,066- Dependent on Skills and Experience**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer- Dstl level 5**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DSTL - Chemical, Biological & Radiological Division**Type of role**:

- Analytical**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQAbout the job

**Job summary**:
**We are the science inside UK Defence and Security.**

Since **Dstl** was formed in 2001, our talented scientists and technologists have built an enviable reputation for innovating world class science and technology. We are able to deploy our inside knowledge and understanding of government to interpret and connect requirements and stakeholders. We bring together lots of different people and a huge range of disciplines in science and technology. We have lots of variety in our projects, roles and opportunities, making every day a day to explore and get excited.

The **Chemical, Biological and Radiological Division (CBR)** of Dstl provides an integrated Chemistry, Biology, Radiation, Human & Medical Sciences capability, delivering long term research, short term advice and consultancy, and an emergency response capability in support of UK Defence and Security

As part of the **Outdoor Modelling Team **you will **provide Chemical and Biological hazard assessment advice on the potential impact of a release of toxic material into the atmosphere through the use of mathematical models. The team’s expertise supports operations and emergency response as well as informing existing and future government policy.
The work we do is at the forefront of defence and security research, which is a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. Quite simply we believe this is work you cannot do anywhere else.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

**We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.**

**Job description**:
**In this role you will**:

- Provide support and lead on projects within the team by using logical thinking and problem solving skills
- Deliver operational analysis at pace utilising modelling and experts to ensure robust evidence
- Provide a scientific contribution to customer deliverables in the form of reports and presentations
- Support the objectives of the team by contributing to capability building and wider activities across Dstl
- Provide senior technical leaders with support in maintaining, developing and using the group’s models, recommending improvements to models and processes where appropriate
- Build up expert knowledge in a number of technical areas and network both within your capability area and across capability boundaries.
- Communicate complex mathematical modelling ideas to various audiences

**Person specification**:
**We are looking for someone who**:

- Has a good background in using mathematical models to solve complex problems
- Thrives in a fast paced delivery environment
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Has the ability to lead and inspire others
- Is motivated to learn new skills and help develop others

**Qualifications
**Essential**

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mathematics, physics, chemistry, quantitative science or a related engineering discipline

**Experience**

**Essential**
- Experience of mathematical modelling
- Experience of using a programming language such as R, Python and MATLAB
- Experience of working in a team and working independently, as you will be required to undertake analysis independently and still work effectively in a scientific team
- Experience in using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for data analysis, technical reports and presentations

**Important Information**

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Developing Self and Others
- Working Together
- Leadership

**Technical skills**:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

- Please explain why are you interested in working with Dstl and what would you bring to this particular role, focusing on your skills and experience relevant in mathematical modelling.
- Please detail your knowledge and experience of using programming languages to develop and explore outputs of mathematical modelling

**Benefits**:
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