Senior Scientist

National Physical Laboratory • Teddington, England • Posted June 15, 2026

About the Role

About the Role

NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute. Our role is to research, create and deliver the measurement infrastructure that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life across many fields of industry. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to join our team in Teddington. The NPL Optical Radiation Metrology Group spearheads global initiatives to improve the quality and reliability of measurement data for Earth observation and climate monitoring. Additionally, we provide precise and reliable SI-traceable data to industries where understanding optical radiometric quantities is crucial. 

In the field of earth observation, precise measurements of optical quantities play a key role in collecting reliable data. These measurements help us continuously improve our understanding of climate change, track environmental shifts, and inform our assessment of the overall health of our planet. Our group has expertise in absol...