Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

Location: Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset
Employment Type: Permanent
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level)
Working Pattern: Full-time, with flexibility for part-time or condensed hours considered

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join a specialist Research & Innovation function within a high-technology engineering environment. The role supports the development of advanced technical solutions, research strategy, and project delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.
You will contribute to both bidding and delivery activities, identifying opportunities to transition research into capability and applied solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the technical delivery of research programmes to time, cost, and quality requirements
Contribute to bid development and technical solution design
Identify and support opportunities to transition research into capability and product development
Provide technical leadership on multi-disciplinary research projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver technical outcomes
Interpret and communicate complex analysis into clear technical advice for decision-makers
Support the development of junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environmentRequired Qualifications

Degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline (engineering background considered where research-focused experience is demonstrated)
Strong communication skills, including presentations and stakeholder engagement
Excellent written communication skills, including technical reporting and bid writing
Proven ability to work effectively within a teamSkills & Experience
Candidates should demonstrate experience in underwater acoustics (or similar) and one or more of the following areas, with an ability to work across disciplines:

Signal processing, image analysis, or automated detection systems
Statistical modelling, data science, machine learning, AI, or data visualisation
Modelling of complex systems or physical phenomena
Numerical simulation, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Remote sensing or ocean/environmental modelling
Laboratory experimentation
Technical leadership of research or engineering projects
Use of scientific computing tools such as MATLAB or PythonPersonal Attributes

Self-motivated and innovative thinker with a strong drive to deliver
Thorough, structured, and conscientious approach to work
Flexible and adaptable in a changing technical environment
Proactive in developing skills and applying knowledge
Able to identify broader applications of technical expertiseKey Challenges

Working across multiple specialist disciplines and stakeholder groups
Communicating complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Translating analysis into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers
Leading delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary research projects
Supporting the development of junior team members
Managing time effectively across competing prioritiesAdditional Information
Due to the nature of our work and the projects you will be working on, all candidates must be eligible to gain security clearance.
This organisation is committed to supporting work-life balance and welcomes applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or condensed working arrangements.

Neil Tovey – Electus Recruitment Solutions
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Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time