Whether you’re talking about length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, amount or the brightness of light, the National Physical Laboratory sets the standards by which these things are all measured. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too. NPL’s Quantum Technology (QT) Department is seeking applicants to join our Microtraps research team. If you have a background in lasers, photonics, and instrumentation in the field of laser-cooled atomic systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. NPL are looking for an experimental physicist / engineer who can contribute to developing quantum devices that will revolutionise computing and metrology in the 21st century. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package. This opening is for a motivated individual who displays initiative and excellent problem-solving skills. In this flexible science-based role, you will need to be capable of working independently, managing your workload and setting priorities within a broader project team. ●Set up and run experiments to demonstrate and enhance the performance of microtrap based systems ●Build and maintain optical and electronic set ups to interface with microtrapped ions ●Manage your own workspace, including specification and procurement of equipment for your experiment ●Create modelling systems to inform future development possibilities ●Collect, analyse and disseminate experimental data in the form of scientific papers, conference presentations, etc. ●Develop test and evaluation capability to support UK industry needs ●Work with colleagues and external collaborators to develop commercial opportunities