By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
* Wide range of career development opportunities
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
Job Description
The salary for this role is £40,609 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP)). 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; Rotherham, South Yorkshire / 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
The Fusion Technology (FT) Division draws on multi-disciplinary expertise to develop fusion relevant technologies, from concept to demonstration in relevant environments, to enable the delivery of commercial fusion power plants.
As part of the FT Division, the Applied Radiation Technology Group (ART) develops fusion technologies and R&D programmes by leading the application and development of nuclear modelling software, nuclear diagnostics for neutron and gamma detection, analysis of nuclear data and benchmarking codes and workflows through experiments. The group performs highly detailed, accurate and reliable time-dependent simulations and modelling in neutronics and waste management to support concept development and detailed design, safety case, and operations, and operates a state-of-the-art radiometrics laboratory.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Nuclear Analyst, you will contribute to the successful delivery of services and R&D delivered by the ART group to model nuclear environments and predict nuclear responses (including dose rates, activation, and tritium production) to drive the design, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of fusion machines and experiments and support the realisation of fusion power plants.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of high-quality nuclear analysis across the ART group.
* Provide technical support in the delivery of nuclear analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the development of nuclear analysis methods and tools that increase the capability and efficiency of the group.
* Prepare reports and documentation and present research findings through appropriate meetings and forums.
* Maintain timely and clear communication about progress.
* Deliver medium complexity tasks independently, and/or high complexity tasks under mentorship and coaching, to agreed expectations (time and budget).
* Build and develop strong relationships within FT and across UKAEA to understand the business capability and collaboration opportunities.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* PhD in a STEM-related discipline, or similar level of experience in a structured research environment.
* Experience in performing and interpreting nuclear analysis with Monte Carlo neutron transport tools (e.g. MCNP/OpenMC), and activation codes (e.g. FISPACT-II).
* Experience in the use of scientific programming such as Python, C++ and Fortran.
* Appetite to learn, research, investigate and tackle new challenges.
* Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively in both technical and non-technical terms, particularly with regards to writing concise and impactful technical reports and scientific papers.
Desirable:
* Previous experience of working in a fusion related field.
* Experience of supervising teams and students
* Experience in the use of CAD modelling software.
* Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here
UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
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.