Lead Researcher in Transport Security

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Department for Transport Full time

Job Overview

We acknowledge the obstacles that individuals with protected characteristics may face in the employment landscape and career advancement. Our commitment lies in fostering an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities. We aim to cultivate a diverse workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented demographics, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those with gender diverse identities.

Do you possess expertise in a scientific or technical field?

Can you establish and nurture robust working relationships with a variety of stakeholders?

Have you managed a dynamic and intricate portfolio of projects?

If so, we would be eager to connect with you.

Role Description

The Transport Security Directorate (TSD) collaborates across the Department for Transport, HMG, and with partners to address the threats faced by the transport sector both domestically and internationally. We spearhead significant initiatives to enhance and implement the transport sector's cybersecurity, maritime, and aviation security frameworks while engaging with global partners to elevate standards and build capabilities.

We seek individuals with a scientific background to join the National Security Science and Research (NSSR) Division of TSD. This is a highly active team operating in a fast-paced environment. We deliver evidence-based scientific and technical guidance across various disciplines, from physics and chemistry to engineering, human factors, and ergonomics, while supporting responses to security incidents within the transport network.

Your responsibilities will include leading thematic research and development projects in transport security and serving as a liaison between NSSR and our transport security policy teams. You will initiate and manage a variety of technical projects that provide insights into understanding threats to transport and propose and assess strategies for mitigating these threats or minimizing their impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the subject matter expert for a specific research theme, with the actual technical area depending on your skills and qualifications. Examples include computational model design and interpretation, systems engineering, data management, threat detection technologies, and risk assessment across all transport modes, providing support and guidance to both the NSSR division and policy colleagues.
  • Oversee the commissioning, execution, and utilization of transport security research and development initiatives.
  • Conduct technical reviews and interpret data to provide evidence-based recommendations to security policy leaders.
  • Forge effective partnerships with expert counterparts across Whitehall Departments and intelligence agencies.
  • Influence and leverage related international research and development efforts, including representing the UK in discussions with partner nations.

For additional details, please refer to the attached Role Profile.

Candidate Profile

To excel in this position, you should:

  • Have experience in a scientific or technical domain, including leading or overseeing technical projects.
  • Understand the intersection of science and technology in the context of security.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage team dynamics and stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Exhibit experience in making informed decisions to meet requirements.
  • Possess the capability to communicate scientific concepts to a non-technical audience.

Candidates will be expected to showcase their technical expertise throughout the selection process.

Additional Information

A minimum of 60% of your working hours should be spent at your primary workplace, although attendance at other locations for official duties or detached assignments in other DfT workplaces will also contribute to this attendance level.

This role will necessitate UK travel approximately twice a month, with opportunities for occasional international travel. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with departmental policies.

These positions require SC clearance, with the potential for DV clearance in the future if necessary.

Qualifications

A formal qualification in a STEM subject at least at the degree level, or equivalent experience.

Behaviors

We will evaluate you against these behaviors during the selection process:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Communicating and Influencing

Technical Skills

We will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Government Science and Engineering Career Framework - Applying Knowledge.
  • Government Science and Engineering Career Framework - Engagement with Others.

Benefits

Being part of our esteemed Civil Service means you will have access to a wide array of excellent benefits. We offer generous annual leave, appealing pension options, flexible working arrangements, inclusive work environments, and much more to promote a healthy work/life balance.

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