Senior Research Scientist

16 hours ago


Teddington, Greater London, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join NPL's world-leading Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry group as a Higher Scientist. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for acquiring new knowledge to drive research and innovation in the field of radiation therapy dosimetry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support primary standard measurements using graphite calorimeters in various radiotherapy modalities.
  • Develop and apply modelling techniques using Monte Carlo methods to advance dosimetry for new and emerging radiotherapy techniques.
  • Contribute to the development of tools and guidelines for clinical adoption of microdosimetry.
  • Develop measurement techniques and detectors for various radiotherapy modalities.
  • Present research results in the form of publications, reports, and oral presentations at symposia and international conferences.
About You

To be successful in this role, you should have a good first degree in the physical sciences and a relevant PhD and/or postgraduate experience. You will be expected to work closely with the radiotherapy community and apply your expertise to solve customer challenges and help grow our commercial business in this area.

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, and we will try to accommodate full-time, part-time, or flexible options where possible.

What We Offer

NPL is a world-leading research organization that sets the standards by which everything is measured. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of all employees. As a Higher Scientist at NPL, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and contribute to the development of new technologies and standards.



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