Principal Radiation Protection Scientist

Job Description

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

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UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

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The UKHSA Radiation, Chemical, Climate and Environment (RCCE) Hazards Directorate protects the public from chemical, radiological and environmentalrisks, providing expert advice, research and emergency response as a Category 1 responder. Within this, the Radiation Dosimetry Department delivers authoritative advice on optical radiation, electromagnetic fields (EMF), and ionising radiation inmedical imaging. Its work includes calibration facilities, exposure assessment, dosimetry research, health risk evaluation, standards development, training, andinternational collaboration, as well as supporting COMARE.

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The Electromagnetic Fields Dosimetry (EMFD) Group focuses on assessing exposure to EMF from technologies such as mobile phones, base stations andpower lines. It acts as the UKHSA national contact point for EMF public health advice, contributing to research, policy, standards, and environmentalmonitoring. The group also develops assessment methodologies, measurement infrastructure, and supports operational services. Its work is based in twoChilton laboratories dedicated to exposure assessment and dielectric research, and involves high-volume, time-sensitive correspondence.

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The role leads the group’s research and advisory activities, primarily in radiofrequency EMF, while also covering other frequencies. It involves scientificleadership, rapid response to complex enquiries, contributions to standards and policy, and deputising for the Group Leader.

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