Senior Scientist

7 hours ago

Teddington, Greater London, United Kingdom National Physical Laboratory Full time

About the Role

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to lead our Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics Group in Teddington. As a world-leading institution in this area, we have a suite of dedicated facilities, including laboratory tanks, an acoustics pressure vessel, and an open-water site.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering NPL's scientific work, contributing to research and development projects, requiring a careful, methodical approach and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing improved data analysis techniques for experimental data derived from ocean acoustic measurements
  • Planning and leading experimental work, including in-situ and off-shore trials
  • Developing and maintaining improved data acquisition software for measurements made utilizing NPL's specialized laboratory facilities
  • Contributing to collaborative research projects with NPL's partners, both nationally and internationally
  • Leading the technical work of NPL projects, including preparation of project proposals and supervising and guiding the work of more junior staff
  • The opportunity to contribute to scientific output through journal publications and conferences, and to represent the UK on technical standards committees.

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 part-time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business is possible.

About You

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar Engineer or Scientist role, with a significant scientific profile. They will have a demonstrable scientific understanding of ocean acoustics and marine acoustic technology, as well as a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Physics or Acoustics or a related discipline.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

  • Proven experience in a similar Engineer or Scientist role, well-established in the field with a significant scientific profile
  • Demonstrable scientific understanding of ocean acoustics and marine acoustic technology
  • Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Physics or Acoustics or a related discipline
  • Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in technical reports and proposals
  • Experience in supporting and developing junior members of the team
  • In-depth understanding of the underlying physical principles, and the ability to problem solve and propose appropriate technical solutions
  • Experience in developing software for data acquisition for acoustic measurements, ideally using LabView
  • Ability to problem solve and propose appropriate technical solutions
  • A demonstrated capability for data analysis
  • Ability to interact and network with collaborators and future customers
  • Ability to work to deadlines within a team
  • Business awareness

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