Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist

Senior Seismoacoustic Scientist
Location: RG7 4RS, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. We are looking to recruit a Senior Seismoacoustic Scientist to work on the Nuclear Treaty Verification programme, supporting AWE\’s national nuclear security role.
Since May 1962, the Eskdalemuir (EKA) seismic array has been in operation, providing AWE with a near-complete library of seismograms from the entire period of underground testing.
As part of a team advising the UK Government on the technical verification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), you will analyse data and carry out research to ensure our monitoring facilities are protected from seismic noise, balancing technical work, stakeholders, policy development and legal challenges, in addition to gaining a broad understanding of the wider context in which we operate.
Enhance our capability to assess CTBT relevant events through safeguarding our monitoring facilities
Provide technical expertise including assessment and modelling of data, to develop the scientific and engineering evidence to support policy development
Prepare and present professional-quality presentations and technical reports to technical peers, management and external stakeholders
A first degree or higher in a physical or mathematical science, or engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience of monitoring of low frequency noise and vibration
Extensive experience of technical projects and delivery
Experience of signal processing and modelling, including the interpretation and manipulation of Power Spectral Density estimates and frequency analysis.
Experience of managing and analysing large data sets
Knowledge of one or more computer programming or scripting languages and demonstrate the ability to implement your own algorithms
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, including dealing with stakeholder challenges
Some UK and or overseas travel may be involved.
9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
Relocation Assistance (terms & conditions apply).
The \’Working at AWE\’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the \’AWE Benefits Guide\’.
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