43 Vacancies

We are recruiting for a Acoustic Engineer / Calibration Technician to join our ultrasound and underwater acoustics team based in Wraysbury . In the role, you will perform a variety of tasks involved in the delivery of science and operation of the science facilities and related capabilities. You will be part of the underwater acoustics team at NPL, directed by senior staff in the group. The...

NPL's Intellectual Property underpins much of NPL's work and supports the real-world impact created through adoption of NPL technologies. We have a proud record of commercialisation - our IP has supported the growth of UK companies as well as the commercialisation of innovative NPL solutions through routes such as spin-outs, licensing and NPL's products and services. Recent examples inc...

Developing sustainable ICT and future telecommunications systems (e.g., 6G, quantum comms, AI-assist) with a bold focus on resilience has become a key national priority. Congested radio spectrum and coexistence of broadband wireless systems produce interferences and increase the real risk of failing future telecommunication infrastructure. Highly sensitive receivers and the ability to measure we...

As a People and Development Advisor, you'll be part of the team that's advising, guiding and coaching managers across the business to help us deliver our vision and mission. As we continue to grow, you'll: Be at the forefront in providing expert advice and support to our management population to navigate the full remit of employee relations (ER) cases from start to finish ...

Whether you're talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. As an organisation, we appreciate that change is essential to sustainable growth. We're seeking a talented and experienced IT Asset Manager to join our team. The role will be resp...

A member of the Assurance team responsible for managing the internal audit team. This includes delivery of an audit calendar supporting NPL's certifications and accreditations and other obligations . A source of expertise providing leadership on how audit activities can best meet requirements and the needs of NPL and its stakeholders. You will be part of the Quality Lead team and...

NPL is seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join our Quantum Photonics team within our Quantum Technologies Department . The team undertakes research to improve understanding of the science underpinning photonic quantum information hardware - e.g. single-photon sources and detectors, quantum key distribution and quantum communication systems, and quantum random numb...

Join NPL and help translate cutting-edge science into real-world impact. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Technology Transfer Manager to join our Partnerships Directorate at NPL. You will manage a portfolio of technology transfer opportunities, maximising the value of NPL's science and technology through successful translation and adoption by industry and society.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Scientist to join our nanoparticle calibration team within the Air Quality and Aerosol Metrology group . We are a world-leading group dedicated to delivering accurate and traceable measurements of air pollutants and aerosols. Our research drives innovation in measurement techniques that help assess compliance with legislation, guide policy de...

NPL is the UK's National Metrology Institute. Our role is to research, create and deliver the measurement infrastructure which underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life across many fields of industry. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join our Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics Group in Teddington. NPL is world-leading in this are...

An EPSRC industrial doctoral landscape award between the University of Oxford and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is available from Oct 2025. The persistent lack of protein sequence-to-function links remains one of the most intractable problems in biology. This PhD project will focus on establishing metrology foundations for AI-driven protein design through experimentation run at sca...

Addressing climate change, meeting targets such as net zero and creating a sustainable future for humanity are among the biggest challenges that society faces today. Scientific measurement plays a key role across the board, to understand the Earth system, to identify the potential for innovation, to assuring innovations do deliver as intended. To increase our understanding of the climate sy...