If it hadn鈥檛 been for Q Branch, James Bond would have been dead long ago. But can any of New 女生小视频鈥榮 readers fill the boots of the real-life Q?
While Bond and Q work for Britain鈥檚 , the security service, MI5, wants in on the act. It is currently recruiting a chief scientific adviser to co-ordinate how science and technology are used across its branches.
The job is being , and specifies that the candidate should be of a high academic standing 鈥� probably an or 鈥� have demonstrated management skills at a senior level in a medium-to-large organisation, and ideally have experience of working within a complex government environment.
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The post will take up two or three days a week, and will last 3-5 years.
鈥淚t could be a scientist or an engineer, and they鈥檙e open-minded about what areas of scientific expertise a person has,鈥� says a spokesman for the UK , which supports evidence-based policy making across government.
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However, recruitment consultants , who are advertising the role, say that expertise in at least one of: physics, chemistry, acoustics, optics, materials science, radiofrequency technologies, communications, telephony and data mining would be an advantage 鈥� suggesting that developing cutting-edge of surveillance technology is one of MI5鈥檚 goals.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 unlikely the candidate will be required to create a new weapons system for the latest Aston Martin,鈥� , the government鈥檚 chief scientific adviser told the BBC. 鈥淣evertheless there is a really important role in providing scientific and technological advice that agents working in the field will address.鈥�
As for the type of person that will fit in at MI5, Egon Zehnder International offers the following advice: 鈥淭o get things done in the Security Service, individuals need to be pragmatic and results oriented 鈥� credibility comes through delivery and an ability to build good working relationships. The incumbent will be looked on as a role model for thought leadership and integrity and will live by the values of the Security Service.鈥�
Discretion is also essential, as applicants are told they should only discuss their application with a close partner or immediate family. Applications close on 24 April.
