💼 Full-Time Position

Scientist - Photonics / Optical Frequency Metrology

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National Physical Laboratory
📍 Teddington, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Teddington, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About the Role

Our world-leading department are seeking an experienced Scientist to develop some of the most innovative uses of ultra-precise measurements over optical fibre links.

This permanent, full-time position comes with a generous salary and benefits package.

You’ll enjoy collaborating with prominent Scientists and Engineers to conceive, design, build state-of-the-art ultra-stable setups to perform innovative tests on optical fibre systems and links.

You’ll enjoy sharing responsibility for the development of research on applications of ultra-stable interferometry for a range of scientific and societal applications; such as

1. Earthquake and tsunami detection using seafloor cables

2. Ocean signal monitoring such as currents and tides

3. Distant atomic optical clock comparison over fibre links, including over intercontinental distances

4. Advanced laser stabilisation techniques

NPL has ...