Higher Research Technologist

Seeing is believing - and that’s the only way you’ll really get to know about our sophisticated technologies and how we’re using them to fight crime in the capital. We don’t say much, for obvious reasons, but suffice to say that we’re leading advancements in emerging technologies to deliver bespoke electronic, mechanical and IT solutions in specialist areas to make London safer. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for you to work in an exciting engineering and science environment offering excellent employee benefits and to work with some of the UK’s top academics to deliver operational technology solutions. 

The Technology, Research and Innovation (TRI) team strives to keep the Met at the cutting-edge of tech. Its work is highly innovative; no two projects are ever the same. Some initiatives involve undertaking research with academia or exploring new off-the-shelf technologies. Others involve modifying commercially available products or creating a whole new solution from scratch. 

Delivery of these solutions involves the complete lifecycle from developing requirements with customers, producing design solutions and turning these designs into a fully functional product or system for operational use.

As a Higher Research Technologist, you’ll be taking the very best of emerging technologies within UK academia and helping to turn these into new operational capabilities. This is a unique and exciting role for you to work at the forefront of police technology. 

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement (2 sides of A4 max.), you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences meet what we asking for and how this makes  you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 24 June 2026.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.

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