Higher EMF Scientist- Electromagnetic Field Dosimetry

UKHSA's Radiation, Chemical and Environment (RCE) Hazards Directorate provides advice, research and services to protect the public from exposure to chemicals and poisons, ionising and non-ionising radiation, and other environmental hazards. RCE provides a specialist assessment and advice function within UKHSA's overall response as a Category 1 responder to radiation and chemical emergencies. RCE has an extensive and diverse research function part of which is carried out in the context of NIHR Health Protection Research Units.sc

The Radiation Dosimetry Department provides authoritative public health information and advice about exposures to lasers and optical radiation, electromagnetic fields, and ionising radiation used for medical diagnostic imaging. In addition, the department provides the secretariat to the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE).

The work of the Department encompasses the provision and maintenance of calibration facilities, research programmes of physical measurement and theoretical dosimetry, health hazard exposure assessments, and the development of standards. It includes the provision of training courses, and liaison and collaborative input to national and international bodies concerned with setting and promulgating standards for protection., As a Higher EMF Scientist your responsibilities will include:

• Experimental assessment of exposure from sources of electromagnetic fields using specialised scientific equipment. This may be in the laboratory or off site.


• Technical, computing and analytical work underpinning the assessment of exposure of people to electromagnetic fields.


• Developing methodologies and instrumentation for the assessment of exposure to electromagnetic fields.


• Contributing to externally funded research and services work, including lectures and other support with training courses.


• Working within a project management framework, agreeing and respecting allocated budgets, managing risks and maintaining quality standards.


• Participation in the UKHSA response to radiological emergencies, in accordance with the roles described in the RCE Emergency Plan. These roles will include carrying out environmental sampling and measurements as part of an emergency monitoring team, and laboratory analysis of samples.


• Laboratory work and scientific functions. These will involve physics, mathematical modelling, biology, epidemiology, laboratory work, and engineering as appropriate.


• The assessment of exposure to EMF by means of measurement and calculation for a range of exposure sources and situations.


• The assessment of exposure from EMF sources and facilities on the premises of customers, and the writing of technical reports incorporating the results of any measurements, recommendations for safe working etc.


• Routine maintenance checks on specialised laboratory facilities, and confirmation of the satisfactory operation of safety and warning systems., As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Candidates will also be asked to participate in a session where they will be required to prepare and deliver a 5-minute presentation to the panel. This will be followed by a question-and-answer segment. The presentation will be designed to assess each candidate's experience in line with the requirements of the role. Full details will be provided prior to the interview.


You will also be asked to provide information within the 'Employer/ Activity history' section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history., Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.,
• UK nationals


• nationals of the Republic of Ireland


• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)


• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020


• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description, you must review this to produce your statement of suitability), Educated to degree level in electrical/electronic engineering or a physical science discipline, or equivalent level of experience working at a similar level.


• Current full UK driving license.


• Experience of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources and applications


• Experience of EMF laboratory facilities and equipment such as network and spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes etc


• Understanding and ability to apply electromagnetic theory.


• Strong mathematical/statistical and analytical skills to use existing computational models and ability to write new codes.


• Confident in use of Microsoft office packages, especially Word and Excel


• Ability to communicate effectively, formally, informally, orally and in writing (including presentation of scientific work) to colleagues, customers, and representatives from other organisations.


Desirable Criteria

• MSc in electrical/electronic engineering or a physical science discipline


• Postgraduate or on-the-job experience of scientific work gained in a project or research environment., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.


• Learning and development tailored to your role


• An environment with flexible working options


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity


• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%


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