Senior Optical Metrology Expert

4 weeks ago


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

About the Role

National Physical Laboratory, the UK's National Metrology Institute, is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join our Optical Radiation Metrology Group. This group spearheads global initiatives to improve the quality and reliability of measurement data for Earth observation and climate monitoring.

As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering impactful, high-quality research and commercial services to agreed time, cost, and quality. You will work in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working.

About You

You will be a highly experienced scientist with a good track record of working at a National Metrology Institute in optical radiation metrology areas, including low-temperature physics and cryogenic radiometry, predictable quantum efficiency detectors, absolute radiometry, and primary spectral responsivity.

You will provide scientific leadership to the team, ensuring the use of best practice in scientific method, quality, and health and safety. You must be comfortable working with a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver impactful, high-quality research and commercial services to agreed time, cost, and quality.
  • Provide scientific leadership to the team, ensuring the use of best practice in scientific method, quality, and health and safety.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds.
  • Contribute to the scientific leadership of the group, helping our scientists achieve maximum impact for the Earth observation and climate monitoring industries.


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