Applied Physiologist
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JQ
Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary group that’s committed to safeguarding the physiological and psychological needs of our military personnel, you’ll help to mitigate the detrimental effects of external stressors, including protective systems.. Our people encounter a number of environments on land, sea and air and it’s our responsibility to do everything in our power to look after their welfare to the best of our ability.
You'll provide evidence-based scientific advice to the MoD on the assessment, enhancement and sustainment of the physical performance of our people. Advising at all levesl across a broad range of studies, you’ll develop consultancy skills to share both your expertise and our work to academic and industry partners, as well as carry out training and clinical trials as needed. And if you prove yourself, this could be a role that will take you to the next stage of your career as a Senior / Principal Technical Consultant.
About the requirements
At the very least you’ll have a high class degree in physiology or related science. Beyond that we’ll expect you to have worked as an Applied Physiologist (dealing with human physiology) and to be someone who can provide realistic, holistic solutions to a variety of cases. You will need to be able to apply your knowledge to a military environment and have plenty of experience of conducting human volunteer trials, carrying out design and statistical analysis and having practical evidence of supporting ethical considerations of human experimentation. The ability to convey sensitive and complex information will be critical, as will excellent report writing skills.
At the very least you’ll have a high class degree in physiology or related science. Beyond that we’ll expect you to have worked as an Applied Physiologist (dealing with human physiology) and to be someone who can provide realistic, holistic solutions to a variety of cases. You will need to be able to apply your knowledge to a military environment and have plenty of experience of conducting human volunteer trials, carrying out design and statistical analysis and having practical evidence of supporting ethical considerations of human experimentation. The ability to convey sensitive and complex information will be critical, as will excellent report writing skills.
About Dstl – Defence Science & Technology Laboratory
Dstl is responsible for designing, developing and applying the very latest in science and technology for the benefit of UK defence and security, across the government. We work with the best people with the best ideas around the world – from very small companies to world-class universities, huge defence companies … even other nations. Together we develop battle-winning technologies, based on deep and widespread research, to support UK military operations, now and in the future.
Dstl is responsible for designing, developing and applying the very latest in science and technology for the benefit of UK defence and security, across the government. We work with the best people with the best ideas around the world – from very small companies to world-class universities, huge defence companies … even other nations. Together we develop battle-winning technologies, based on deep and widespread research, to support UK military operations, now and in the future.
About the rewards
In return for playing your part in the UK's defence and security, we offer extensive benefits that include everything from a pension and generous leave, to excellent learning and development opportunities – all in addition to a competitive salary. Our sites are equipped with gyms and restaurants, as well as occupational health advisers. But it’s not just your working environment that we’ve thought about. Your home life is important too, which is why we offer childcare vouchers, a flexible work-life balance and even discounts on everything from bus tickets to the cost of a new bicycle. In short, we’ve done our best to ensure that our rewards reflect your talents.
In return for playing your part in the UK's defence and security, we offer extensive benefits that include everything from a pension and generous leave, to excellent learning and development opportunities – all in addition to a competitive salary. Our sites are equipped with gyms and restaurants, as well as occupational health advisers. But it’s not just your working environment that we’ve thought about. Your home life is important too, which is why we offer childcare vouchers, a flexible work-life balance and even discounts on everything from bus tickets to the cost of a new bicycle. In short, we’ve done our best to ensure that our rewards reflect your talents.
Ref: 1385234
Closing date: 5th January 2014
Closing date: 5th January 2014
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To find out more about this role and the work of Dstl, please go to Civil Service Jobs via the APPLY button below and search for thevacancy reference 1385234. Follow the instructions to apply.
To find out more about this role and the work of Dstl, please go to Civil Service Jobs via the APPLY button below and search for thevacancy reference 1385234. Follow the instructions to apply.
Due to the reserved nature of this role, it is only open to UK Nationals who have lived in this country for more than five years. All posts require standard Security Clearance (SC).
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