At a Glance
- Tasks: Support neutron and gamma diagnostics for plasma research and operations.
- Company: Join UK Atomic Energy Authority, a leader in clean energy innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, flexible working, and diverse workplace culture.
- Other info: Encouraging diverse applicants and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in fusion energy and advance your scientific career.
- Qualifications: Degree in science or engineering; hands-on experience with diagnostics hardware.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview of Responsibilities
The salary for this role is £38,500 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week; however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. You will play a pivotal role in supporting a range of Neutronics, Gamma and Fast Particle Diagnostics used for Plasma research and operations. The job encompasses the full product lifecycle (Requirements, design, manufacturing, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning) and includes data analysis and validation. The post holder will be expected to contribute towards parts of each lifecycle under the guidance of senior staff. Dependent on their knowledge, experience, and interest, the post holder will be encouraged to train for a role within the MAST Upgrade control room, working with the operational team to configure and safely operate the MAST Upgrade Tokamak to achieve experimental goals.
Please note that this position is offered as a two-year fixed-term appointment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the routine operation of neutrons and gamma diagnostic in MAST-U. This includes, but is not limited to Fission Chamber, Neutron Camera, Hard X-ray Detector, Reciprocating Probe, Divertor Reciprocating Probe.
- Ensuring the diagnostics operate in accordance with local safety rules, including following and updating commissioning procedures.
- Calibration of diagnostics and ensuring appropriate calibration procedures are in place and properly maintained.
- Contributing and supporting designing and implementing refurbishments required for physics studies.
- Contributing and supporting the maintenance of inter-shot analysis codes to routinely produce analysed data from the diagnostics.
Salary
£38,500 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in a scientific, engineering or technical subject with experience working in an academic or industrial research environment or PhD in a relevant scientific field.
- Hands-on experience operating diagnostics hardware.
- Ability to carry out analysis of experimental data, use of suitable tools, error analysis, etc.
- Ability to conduct physics research as part of a team.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience of working with radioactive sources and/or radiation related diagnostics.
- Experience with data analysis codes.
- Proficiency in programming languages, e.g. IDL, Python.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here Employee Benefits. UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
Neutron and Gamma Assistant Diagnostic Physicist in Abingdon employer: Fusion Energy Base
At Fusion Energy Base, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of energy in the UK. Located at the forefront of fusion technology, we provide a competitive salary package and a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of advanced materials and manufacturing.
