Research Technical Professionals (RTPs)

Physics World; Teddington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading institute in Teddington as a Research Technical Professional Fellow. This part-time fellowship is ideal for those returning to their physics or engineering careers after a break. Engage in cutting-edge measurement science and contribute to innovative projects in the Time and Frequency Department. The role offers a supportive environment to reignite your passion for research while ensuring a positive impact on real-world applications.

Qualifications

• Strong practical aptitude required.
• Passion for experimental physics needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and operation of measurement systems.
• Push boundaries of measurement accuracy and stability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Retraining and reskilling opportunity with the Daphne Jackson Trust and the National Physical Laboratory.

Be part of something amazing. The Daphne Jackson Trust has launched a new retraining and reskilling fellowship for Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) who have taken a career break of at least two years for family, health or caring reasons and want to return to an RTP role. Applications are now being invited for a two year, part-time (0.5FTE) Daphne Jackson RTP Fellowship at The National Physical Laboratory (NPL). This opportunity is open to people looking to return to work within Physics or Engineering and will be based in the Time and Frequency team, based at the NPL Teddington Site.

NPL is the UK’s National Measurement Institute, a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. NPL ensures that cutting-edge measurement science and technology have a positive impact in the real world. It delivers measurement solutions that are critical to commercial research and development, and support business success across the UK and the globe. NPL’s mission is to provide the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.

About the role

At NPL, we are looking for someone with a passion for experimental physics and a desire to return to their science & research career to join our Time and Frequency Department. You will be based at our Teddington site and will use your analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to the design, implementation, and/or operation of specific systems which will push the boundary of measurement accuracy and stability (system and project will be defined based on candidate experience). You will have a strong practical aptitude and will use your training and skills to complete tasks requiring high attention to detail.

For further details about the role, eligibility criteria or to apply, please email us at [e-mail]. To find out more about the Daphne Jackson Trust and other fellowship opportunities please visit www.daphnejackson.org

Please note that for this Retraining Research Technical Professional Fellowship a PhD is not essential.

Closing date for applications is 17th June 2025

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust, NPL will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidates.