Senior Scientist - Underwater Acoustics

About the Role 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 area and has a suite of dedicated facilities, including laboratory tanks, an acoustics pressure vessel and an open-water site. You will join NPL at an exciting time of growth where there will be a great opportunity to maximise impact from high-quality science. As a Senior Scientist at NPL, your role will involve: Leading cutting-edge research, recognising aspects that could be commercially viable Developing improved acoustic modelling techniques to augment measurements made utilising NPL''s specialised laboratory facilities Developing improved data analysis techniques for experimental data derived from ocean acoustic measurements contributing to collaborative research projects with NPL''s partners, both nationally and internationally leading the technical work of NPL projects, including preparation of project proposals and supervising and guiding the work of more junior staff the opportunity to contribute to scientific output through journal publications and conferences, and to represent the UK on technical standards committees. Representing NPL to promote our work and raise ..... full job details .....