Scientific advisor


 * For the short story with the same name in More Short Trips see here.

Scientific advisor was the title given by UNIT to their personal adviser on science and technology-related matters. In the 1970s, the British branch of UNIT originally selected Liz Shaw to be their scientific advisor, but this role soon went to the Doctor, with Liz staying on as his assistant. (DW: Spearhead from Space) The Doctor served as UNIT's scientific advisor throughout his exile on Earth.

By 2010, UNIT's scientific advisor was Malcolm Taylor. (DW: Planet of the Dead)

The Intrusion Countermeasures Group, UNIT's predecessor, had a "scientific advisor" role as well. Rachel Jensen originally filled it. (DW: Remembrance of the Daleks)

Technically, the Doctor still works for UNIT as he never resigned his post.

Parallel Worlds
In a parallel universe, the Master served as UNIT's scientific advisor. (DWU: Sympathy for the Devil)