Senior Scientist - Time & Frequency Systems Lead

National Physical Laboratory; Teddington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research laboratory in Teddington is seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer to lead projects in developing resilient Time and Frequency systems. This role involves overseeing high-quality outputs, collaborating with worldwide experts, and engaging in innovative projects. Ideal candidates will possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and experience in Time measurement and software applications, alongside strong team leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible working

Broad range of benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in Time and Frequency measurement/Time scales.
• Software experience in scientific/engineering applications.
• A postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to deliver high-quality project outputs.
• Design and implementation of Time and Frequency measurement systems.
• Collaborating with experts worldwide to develop solutions.

Skills

Time and Frequency measurement

Team leadership

Software experience in scientific applications (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)

Education

Postgraduate degree in physics, astronomy, or relevant engineering field

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A leading UK research laboratory in Teddington is seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer to lead projects in developing resilient Time and Frequency systems. This role involves overseeing high-quality outputs, collaborating with worldwide experts, and engaging in innovative projects. Ideal candidates will possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and experience in Time measurement and software applications, alongside strong team leadership skills.