Higher Scientist - Sustainable Polymers

Overview

NPL is seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join our Surface Technology Group, where our experts collaborate with academia, industry and partners to advance measurement science and enable innovation. Our team develops the underpinning standards, testing methods and characterisation techniques that industry relies on to manufacture reliable products.

As a Higher Scientist, you will play a key role in planning and delivering technical programmes that push our research forward. You will generate new knowledge, develop new methods, and identify opportunities where your discoveries can translate into impactful commercial services-strengthening NPL's contribution to science, industry and society.

You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where we learn from each other, respect one another, and work together to create the best outcomes for our customers, partners and the scientific community.

You'll be a researcher with a background in polymer science, with a passion for sustainable materials and measurement science.

Responsibilities

• Experience in polymeric (nano) material synthesis and characterisation
• Independent as well as collaborative work in a team; strong interest in experimental work
• Experience leading, planning, and delivering complex research projects from conception to fruition

Qualifications

• A PhD degree relevant to polymer chemistry
• Experience working in a laboratory environment or in an industrial research environment
• Desirable: expertise in recyclable or (bio) degradable polymers
• Knowledge of measurement techniques including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Additional information

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.