Researcher On Light Exposures, Lasers and Health

4 weeks ago

Didcot, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

The role of the UKHSA’s Laser and Optical Radiation Dosimetry Group is to assess exposure to optical radiation, including lasers, sunlight, lighting and sunbeds. It investigates the impact of light on health and well-being and undertakes research to improve the evidence base for advice.

The post-holder will contribute to the scientific research, provision of highly specialized scientific services and development work. The work requires a wide range of skills built on solid practical and theoretical foundations in physics or optical technologies. A general awareness of wider public health disciplines including biology and epidemiology is also required.

Location

UKHSA, Chilton, OX11 0RQ (Hybrid)

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) offers hybrid working - this means that whilst the role will be based in Chilton, there will be opportunities for an element of working from home. UKHSA have office locations across the UK.

The balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager, determined primarily by business needs and in line with departmental policy.
- Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

- The assessment of exposure to optical radiation including lasers by measurement and modelling for a range of exposure sources and situations; writing technical reports incorporating the results and recommendations for safe use.
- Developing methodologies and instrumentation for the assessment of exposure to optical radiation including lasers.
- Laboratory work and scientific functions. These will involve physics, mathematical modelling, biology, epidemiology, laboratory work, and engineering as appropriate.
- Contributing to externally funded research and services work, including lectures and other support with training courses.
- Technical, computing and analytical work underpinning the assessment of exposure of people to optical radiation.
- Use and maintenance of complex scientific equipment, including spectroradiometers, range of radiometers and calibration systems, and use of a range of software including software developed in
- house.
- Routine maintenance checks on specialised laboratory facilities, and confirmation of the satisfactory safe operation.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Working for the UKHSA

The UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organization for all our staff and society. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

**Benefits**:

- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Range of health and wellbeing support.
- 26 days annual leave allowance increasing to 32 days after a 10-year service.

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK

**STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT**:
Your Statement of Suitability (max 1000 words) should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW

This competition will involve an interview face-to-face at our Chiton location.

**Expected Timeline**:
**Interviews**: W/C 11th December 2023

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)

Nationality requirements
- UK nationals
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.

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