Scientists Job Description - Current Opportunities at the Forensic Institute

Scientists/Senior Scientists

The Forensic Institute is constantly developing new areas of interest. Our philosophy is to encourage the greatest fit between the interests of our staff and the aims of The Institute. Jobs are therefore expected to develop by mutual agreement within the team. Scientists are expected to develop their roles within the team and the varied interests within The Forensic Institute. Our scientists and senior scientists:

• Assess scientific, medical, and other expert forensic reports for scientific rigour of the methods and conclusions.

• Present these to other team members, solicitors, and courts in written or verbal form.

• If required, manage individual cases including the engagement and supervision of other experts.

• Prepare letters and other correspondence and communication with the Institute’s clients and suppliers.

• Contribute positively to the Institute’s quality processes.

• Take part in discussion and presentation of others’ cases.

• Advise solicitors and others of the meaning of scientific terms and methods in a comprehensible way.

• Take part in the professional development activities of The Forensic Institute including the Forensic Institute Research Network and the Institute’s conference and seminar series’.

• Contribute to the development of the Institute’s training programme.

• If required, to provide teaching input to the Institute’s training programme and events

• Maintain scientific knowledge by personal reading and other professional development activity.

• Other duties as reasonably required.

Hours of work

Full Time, and flexible within limits. There are no set hours, but a minimum of 37.5 hours per week is expected. Normally, you will work Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00, or as required.

Holidays

28 days holiday per year, including public holidays. You may be required to work public holidays.
Unused holiday entitlement may be carried forward to the next holiday year. The amount of holiday that can be carried forward into the next holiday year is limited to 5 days.