Higher Scientist - Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry

National Physical Laboratory; Teddington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Teddington is seeking a Higher Scientist in Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry. The successful candidate will work on exciting research projects and deliver measurement services related to radiation therapy dosimetry. Applicants should have a degree in physical sciences, a relevant PhD, and significant experience with experimental techniques. The role supports hybrid work options, balancing work-life commitments with career development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work offsite or abroad occasionally.
• Experience in a calibration laboratory or radiotherapy department is advantageous.
• Familiarity with imaging equipment and other radiation detectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new knowledge to advance research.
• Develop and deliver measurement services related to medical and radiation protection.
• Support primary standard measurements using graphite calorimeters.

Skills

Experimental skills

Computer literacy

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in physical sciences

PhD or relevant postgraduate experience

Tools

Monte Carlo modelling

X-ray sets

Clinical linacs

Ionisation chambers

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Higher Scientist - Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry, Teddington

Client: National Physical Laboratory

Location: Teddington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eb4e68cd7188

Job Views: 23

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent position as Higher Scientist in NPL’s world-leading Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry group. As a Higher Scientist, you'll be expected to acquire new knowledge to find solutions to advance our research. Also, if commercial opportunities arise from your work, you'll need to flag these – as this is how new products and services are born. At NPL, we learn from each other, respect each other, and work together to do better for ourselves and our customers.

The Radiotherapy and Radiation Dosimetry group provides world-class research, calibrations, specialised measurement services, and training for the dosimetry of ionising radiation in cancer therapy, industrial sterilisation of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, and radiation protection.

We are looking to recruit a talented physicist with significant experience in radiation therapy dosimetry to plan and deliver a variety of exciting research projects and measurement services that support the development of dosimetry for new and emerging radiotherapy techniques. This may include:

1. Support of primary standard measurements using graphite calorimeters in various radiotherapy modalities.
2. The use of modelling techniques using Monte Carlo methods.
3. The development of tools and guidelines for clinical adoption of microdosimetry.
4. The development of measurement techniques and detectors for various radiotherapy modalities.
5. Presenting research results in the form of publications, reports, and oral presentations at symposia and international conferences.

The successful applicant would assist in the development and delivery of a range of medical and radiation protection related measurement services for approximately 1/3 of their time. This would mainly be on-site at Teddington making use of our own state-of-the-art facilities, which include a clinical linac, Theratron cobalt-60 irradiator, and RayStation treatment planning system. On occasion, it will involve work off-site at various clinical medical physics departments or in overseas centres. As well as delivery of measurement services, the work will involve:

1. Applying your expertise to solve customer challenges and help to grow our commercial business in this area.
2. Working closely with the radiotherapy community.

We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work-life balance — if you are looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible options, we will try to accommodate where possible. This will depend on the role and the part of the business you work in.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have a good first degree in physical sciences and a relevant PhD and/or postgraduate experience. Beyond that, we're looking for someone who'll thrive in our environment. You must be willing to occasionally work offsite or abroad for limited periods. You are encouraged to pursue continual professional development and seek membership of relevant professional bodies.

Other requirements include excellent experimental skills, high computer literacy, excellent written and oral presentation skills, and a strong attention to detail with adherence to high standards. Previous experience in a calibration laboratory or radiotherapy department would be advantageous, as would experience with Monte Carlo modelling. Familiarity with X-ray sets, clinical linacs, imaging equipment, ionisation chambers, and other radiation detectors is also highly desirable. You should be a team player, enthusiastic, conscientious, a quick learner, and attentive to detail.

At NPL, we set the standards by which everything is measured. Our role is to research, create, and deliver measurement infrastructure that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life, helping to address global issues such as climate change, disease curing, and advanced communications technology.