Research Scientist for Radiation Dosimetry

2 weeks ago


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

This is an exciting opportunity to join our world-leading Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry group at NPL as a Research Scientist. As part of this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering research projects that support the development of dosimetry for new and emerging radiotherapy techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support primary standard measurements using graphite calorimeters in various radiotherapy modalities.
  • Use modelling techniques including Monte Carlo methods to develop 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. Additionally, we are looking for someone who can thrive in an environment like ours, with excellent experimental skills, computer literacy, and strong written and oral presentation skills.

You will be encouraged to pursue continual professional development and to seek membership of the relevant professional bodies. Previous experience in a calibration laboratory or radiotherapy department would be an advantage, as would experience of Monte Carlo modelling and familiarity with X-ray sets, clinical linacs, and associated imaging equipment.

Salary

The salary for this role is approximately £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience.

About NPL

NPL is the UK's National Measurement Institute, providing accurate and reliable measurement infrastructure that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life across many fields of industry. Our role is to research, create, and deliver measurement infrastructure that supports innovation and economic growth.



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