Senior Scientist - Underwater Acoustics

NPL is the UK's National Metrology Institute. Our role is to research, create and deliver the measurement infrastructure which underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life across many fields of industry. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join our Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics Group in Teddington.

NPL is world-leading in this area and has a suite of dedicated facilities, including laboratory tanks, an acoustics pressure vessel and an open-water site. You will join NPL at an exciting time of growth where there will be a great opportunity to maximise impact from high-quality science.

As a Senior Scientist at NPL, your role will involve:

• Leading cutting-edge research, recognising aspects that could be commercially viable
• Developing improved acoustic modelling techniques to augment measurements made utilising NPL's specialised laboratory facilities
• Developing improved data analysis techniques for experimental data derived from ocean acoustic measurements
• 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.
• Representing NPL to promote our work and raise our profile
• Crafting winning bids, in line with NPL's growth strategy
• Working inclusively and collaboratively to develop partnership opportunities
• Presenting NPL's work at conferences and in scientific papers

As a Senior Scientist, you will play key role in delivering NPL's scientific work, contributing to research and development projects, requiring a careful, methodical approach and attention to detail.What you will bring to the role:Proven experience in a similar Scientist role, well-established in the field with a significant scientific profileDemonstrable scientific understanding of ocean acoustics and marine acoustic technologyGraduate or post-graduate qualification in Physics or Acoustics or a related disciplineAble to communicate clearly, both verbally and in technical reports and proposalsExperience in supporting and developing junior members of the teamIn-depth understanding of the underlying physical principles, and the ability to problem solve and propose appropriate technical solutionsExperience in developing software for finite element modelling, acoustic propagation and data analysisAbility to problem solve and propose appropriate technical solutionsA demonstrated capability for mathematical modellingAbility to interact and network with collaborators and future customersAbility to work to deadlines within a teamHave an awareness of the industry and businessPlease 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 practicalWe 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. To work in this role at NPL, you will need to have an SC clearance, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.