Mathematical Modeller

3 weeks ago

Salisbury, United Kingdom Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Full time

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

- 272600**Salary**:

- £25,052 - £29,228- Depending on Skills and Experience**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- Dstl level 4**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**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Idmiston, South West England, 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**:

- Deliver operational analysis at pace utilising modelling and experts to ensure robust evidence
- Exercise good judgement to reach evidence based conclusions and decisions supported by analysis.
- 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**:

- Is driven, motivated and enthused
- Thrives in a fast paced delivery environment
- Has the ability to take responsibility for their own work and plan their work to meet project timeframes.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills

**Qualifications
**Essential**

Evidence of Professional development

**Skills
**Essential**
- A strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A dedication to learning new skills and working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Agility to respond to changing demands.
- Aptitude for building relationships.
- Using knowledge, experiences and networks to solve complex problems.

**Experience
**Essential**
- Experience of mathematical modelling
- Experience of using programming languages 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

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

- Please explain why you are interested in working with Dstl and what you would bring to this particular role, focusing on your skills and experience relevant in mathematical mod

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