Computational Higher Scientist

National Physical Laboratory · UK wide

Computational Higher Scientist at National Physical Laboratory, across the UK, paying £40,138 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£40,138 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Research Scientist

20% below the typical rate for research scientist

Reference https://jobs.npl.co.uk/vacancies/2943/computational-higher-scientist.html

About the role

  • Department - Science and Engineering
  • Location: - Teddington, United Kingdom
  • Vacancy Type: - Permanent
  • Salary Details: - Starting from £40,138 (depending on experience)
  • About the Role -

    NPL are seeking a highly motivated scientist with expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, data science or a related discipline to support the development of innovative measurement solutions for complex -omics and imaging datasets. As a Higher Scientist you will have the opportunity to plan and deliver a number of technical activities to take our research to the next level.

    The successful candidate will play a key role in developing creating and implementing complex data processing and analytical pipelines for mass spectrometry imaging applications. Working with large-scale hyperspectral datasets, you will innovate and apply advanced computational approaches, including statistical modelling and machine learning, to extract meaningful information related to complex biological systems and deliver robust, reproducible scientific insights.

    As part of a multidisciplinary supportive team, you will collaborate with scientists, software developers, industrial partners and customers to create new capabilities and address real-world measurement challenges. You will contribute to the delivery of high-impact research projects, support the development of NPL's data science and bioinformatics capabilities, and help translate leading-edge science into practical solutions for industry and government.

    As a Higher Scientist, you'll be expected to acquire new knowledge to find solutions to advance our research. Also, if commercial opportunities arise from your work, you'll need to flag these – as this is how new products and services are born. At NPL, we learn from each other, respect each other, and work together to do better for ourselves and our customers.

    Your primary responsibilities will include:

    • Sharing your learnings so that we all benefit and mentoring those with less experience than you
    • Developing partnerships to strengthen our capability
    • Acting as an ambassador for our work externally and being willing to promote what we do
    • Providing technical support for any bids, we may be undertaking

Reference: https://jobs.npl.co.uk/vacancies/2943/computational-higher-scientist.html · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via National Physical Laboratory

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