CT Data and Micro CT Specialist

Natural History Museum; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science research centre in the UK seeks a Micro CT Specialist and CT Data Manager to support their cutting-edge imaging facility. This role involves maintaining complex CT scanning equipment, 3D image reconstruction, and collaborating across teams to facilitate research. Candidates should possess an MSc or equivalent, with hands-on CT experience and programming capabilities in Python. The position offers a stimulating work environment and opportunities for professional development, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance

Free admission to exhibitions

Staff discounts

Various training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong scientific foundation with hands-on experience in CT scanning.
• Extensive knowledge of micro-CT theory and application.
• Methodical and technically skilled in 3D image reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Imaging Platform Lead in maintaining the micro-CT laboratory.
• Perform first-line maintenance of equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Science, Collections, and Exhibitions.

Skills

Micro-CT expertise

3D image reconstruction

Python programming

Hands-on CT scanning experience

Problem-solving

Education

MSc in a relevant field or equivalent

Tools

Avizo

Job description

At the Natural History Museum, imaging is central to our mission to understand the natural world and share that knowledge with millions. Our micro-CT laboratory is a cornerstone of this work, supporting cutting‑edge research, enabling world‑class specimen analysis, and driving innovation across scientific, conservation, and exhibition projects. As we continue to expand our imaging capabilities and enhance our facilities, this role plays a key part in ensuring the Museum remains at the forefront of micro‑CT technology and application. Working within the Imaging and Analysis Platforms, you will support the Imaging Platform Lead in maintaining and developing the Museum’s micro‑CT laboratory, including scanners, image‑processing facilities, and associated software. You will contribute to managing the platform’s workload, help shape capital bids and funding requests, and ensure that imaging services are strategically aligned with NHM priorities. Acting as a technical expert, you will carry out first‑line maintenance of equipment, develop robust data‑storage workflows in collaboration with Technology Solutions, and support commercial and income‑generating activities. The role is highly collaborative: you’ll work closely with colleagues across Science, Collections, and Exhibitions to facilitate research, deliver exceptional service under SLAs, and communicate new developments through training sessions, tutorials, and seminars. As a key member of the laboratory environment, you will uphold high standards of health and safety, train and perform the duties of the Radiation Protection Supervisor and contribute to the Museum’s broader initiatives and public‑engagement programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the Museum’s imaging capabilities while contributing to cutting‑edge research and supporting our vision for a sustainable and scientifically informed future.

As our next Micro CT Specialist and CT Data Manager, you’ll bring a strong scientific foundation, grounded in an MSc (or equivalent) and hands‑on experience in CT scanning to support and advance a world‑class imaging facility. You’ll have extensive knowledge of the theory and application of micro‑CT, with the confidence to examine a diverse range of natural samples using advanced scanning methods. Methodical and technically skilled, you excel in 3D image reconstruction using platforms such as Avizo, and you’re comfortable working with Python, or ready and motivated to learn. You’ll thrive in a laboratory environment where precision, problem‑solving, and curiosity drive daily work. Your experience maintaining and troubleshooting CT instrumentation means you can keep complex equipment performing at its best, while your commitment to safe practice and willingness to undertake Radiation Protection training ensure the facility operates to the highest standards. With a track record of contributing to laboratory‑based research, delivering service‑level outputs, recording KPI data, and producing high‑quality reports and peer‑reviewed publications, you bring both scientific rigour and reliability. Collaborative and clear in your communication, you enjoy working closely with colleagues and users of the facility while also managing your own workload to meet multiple priorities and deadlines. If you’re ready to apply your micro‑CT expertise to support cutting‑edge research and deliver an exceptional imaging service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are a world‑class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum’s unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website. Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We employ 1100 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world. Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
• We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.