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Join NPL to manage a high-profile programme that is supporting UK industry and bring real- world benefits. We work at a strategic level with government and academia to respond to the challenges and priorities of UK industry. Ultimately, our programmes translate cutting-edge science and engineering into impactful practical applications. Managing these programmes is a major responsibility &...

Are you interested in a career in scientific research? At NPL, we are looking for graduates with a real passion for tackling some of the biggest challenges in industry, energy, the environment, and healthcare to join our Data Science group. We pledge that NPL will be a place to create a positive impact for the world and your career. As a Scientist on the two-year NPL Graduate Pro...

NPL's world-leading 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. This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent position as an Assistant...

U.K. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL) Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G, and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market. R...

Are you interested in a career in systems engineering? At NPL, we are looking for a Systems Engineering Graduate with a real passion for tackling some of the biggest challenges in industry, energy, the environment, and healthcare, to join our Engineering group. We pledge that NPL will be a place to create a positive impact for the world and your career. As part of our two-year NP...

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. Our people are our greatest asset, n o matter where our people are, when they are on our premises they have the right to feel...

Scientists in DNA synthesis NPL wishes to appoint a Higher Scientist in Biomolecular Synthesis and Assembly to support the lab's ambition to establish a National Institute in Engineering biology. The post will be integrated within the NPL's Centre for Engineering Biology, Metrology, and Standards and Cryo-EM laboratories . The Centre is a multidisciplinary team developing...

UK. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL) Led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G,and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market. Read ...

As a member of the Science & Engineering leadership team, provide strategic & commercial leadership and best practice across an area of science or engineering, to maximise the strategic and commercial impact of the Department science portfolio. Ensure alignment with NPL strategy, to exploit the business opportunities generated by science capabilities, and embed an enduring entrepreneurial cu...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department  are seeking an experienced and practicing Lab Manager. As Lab Manager, you'll enjoy collaborating with prominent Scientists, Engineers, and Specialists in Time & Frequency; to ensure - Our laboratories and assets are fit for purpose and well maintained, - Our procedures and activities are compliant, and - O...