At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop cutting-edge edge modelling codes for advanced fusion devices and optimise algorithms.
- Company: Join the UK Atomic Energy Authority, a leader in clean energy innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, flexible working, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the future of clean energy and collaborate with global scientists.
- Qualifications: PhD or relevant experience in edge plasma modelling and scientific coding.
The predicted salary is between 64820 - 64820 £ per year.
The salary for this role is £64,820 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each 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.
As a Senior Exhaust Code Developer, you will be responsible for developing edge modelling codes and for ensuring that UKAEA’s edge modelling capability incorporates the main features needed to reliably model advanced divertor concepts. The edge modelling codes will include multi-fluid codes to describe the edge plasma (e.g. SOLPS or EDGE2D), and kinetic Monte Carlo codes (e.g. EIRENE) to describe the neutral particles. The post-holder will work on interfacing the edge code(s) to the integrated transport modelling suite (e.g. JINTRAC).
Key Responsibilities
- Development of edge modelling codes for existing and future fusion devices
- Optimising code algorithms for modern computers (HPC)
- Developing interface with integrated transport modelling suite and UKAEA integrated modelling developers
- Identifying missing modelling features needed to describe existing and future devices
- Documenting new codes developed
- Exploiting tools for edge modelling and/or coupled core-edge simulations to study current and future devices
- Disseminating results and reporting findings at internal meetings, international meetings, conferences and in peer-reviewed journals
- Building strong relations with external laboratories and universities in support of the above accountabilities
- Supervising and mentoring placement and PhD students associated with exhaust physics
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- University degree in a relevant scientific discipline with either PhD level knowledge and post-doctoral experience in edge plasma modelling, or experience developing scientific codes and algorithms for HPC
- Demonstrable high-quality outputs in areas very relevant to the role
- Excellent team-player with an outward facing work-ethos as they will work closely with scientists around the world
- Demonstrable experience of independent research
- Excellent understanding of good software engineering practices and Quality Assurance systems including version control, profiling tools, testing frameworks and debuggers
- Knowledge and ideally experience of parallel programming
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of SOL and exhaust physics issues
- Excellent publication track record in area relevant to the role
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Senior Exhaust Code Developer 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.
