46 Vacancies

PhD Vacancy This project is an EPSRC IDLA studentship based in the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge, and with partners at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the company Emissions Analytics. This studentship is for four years commencing 1st October 2026 (MT26). As prevalence of electric vehicles increases in the transition to net zero...

As a key member of the NPL Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, the Managing Director for the Future Telecoms Business Unit will play a pivotal role in shaping, leading, and accelerating NPL's contribution to one of the UK's most strategically significant technology domains. This role provides devolved leadership of the Business Unit, with clear accountability for performance, growth, custo...

Senior HR, People and Development Adviser – UKTL programme . 6 Month FTC The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a skilled and commercially‑minded Senior HR, People and Development Adviser to join its People Team, supporting the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) programme . This is a high‑impact role for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a f...

Be part of something amazing At NPL, we are proud to be a world‑class organisation doing exceptional science , where every role contributes to advancing the UK's prosperity, security and quality of life. Our success comes from attracting people who share our values of curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. We are seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to jo...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department  seek a Time Scale Engineer. You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK's National Time Scale, UTC (NPL) , and are currently developing the UK's first resilient Time Scale facility that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This will address the risks associated with our dependency on global navi...

Help Build the UK's Next ‑ Generation Quantum Networks Join the team shaping the future of quantum communications. We're seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join the Quantum Information group within the Quantum Technologies Department . This is a unique opportunity to contribute to research with national impact at the frontier of quantum pho...

Drive the Next Generation of Quantum Connectivity Join the team shaping the future of quantum communications. We are seeking an exceptional Senior or Principal Scientist to join the Quantum Information group within the Quantum Technologies Department . This is an opportunity to contribute to research with national impact at the frontier of quantum photonic and ...

NPL is seeking an experienced Higher Scientist based in Teddington to plan and deliver a number of technical activities to take our research to the next level. This full-time Research Scientist job comes with a generous salary and benefits package. As a Higher Scientist, you'll be expected to acquire new knowledge to find solutions to advance our research. Also, if commercial opportunities ...

We are hiring a Scientist to join NPL's Quantum Software & Modelling team in the Quantum Technologies Department . You will be a vital part of NPL's team contributing to achieve the UK's mission to deliver an accessible UK-based quantum computer capable of running 1 trillion operations. The exciting and innovative research will be done in collaboration with e...

A joint PhD studentship at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL, https://www.npl.co.uk/ ) and Imperial College London ( https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ ) is available starting September 2026. The goal of this theoretical and computational project is to develop optimal strategies for characterization, calibration and quantum error correction of quantum computers as they scale up to the...

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) Recruitment Webinar Wednesday 27 May | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Online Hosted by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Curious about the work we do at UKTL? Join our Recruitment Webinar and discover how we're securing the UK's connectivity. Digital connectivity is the backbone of modern l...

At NPL, we set the standards by which the world is measured. Our work underpins solutions to global challenges — from tackling climate change and advancing medical breakthroughs to enabling next-generation communications technology. Our Finance team plays a critical role in shaping NPL's success. By partnering across the organisation, we create a clear strategy and vision, monitor per...