Head of JET and International Science

1 week ago


Oxford, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time

The salary for this role is 91173 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance) . Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week however we actively support requests for flexible working. This role is based at 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 RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Head of JET and International Science you will be a member of the senior leadership team of the Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Directorate playing a pivotal role:To manage the strategic direction and execution of the scientific programme of the UKAEA team working on the analysis of JET experiments and collaborations with international facilities to meet the Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Directorate and UKAEAs current and future programmes. You will plan and develop complementary work areas with UK University programmes and maximise engagement of international collaborators especially EUROfusion.To oversee and monitor the preparation execution and reporting of all UKAEAs scientific work for JET data and international facilities including the related analysis and modelling activities to support the design and preparation of future power plants. You will manage and monitor the assigned budget for JET and International Science and assist the Executive Director in setting it.To conduct your own research in the area and present and publish work as a lead author to develop fusion energy and to enhance the reputation of UKAEA in the field.Qualifications : PhD in physics or equivalent research experience.Demonstrable experience and broad understanding of fusion work across a wide range of disciplines particularly fusion experiments; several years experience and deep understanding of working within the international fusion programme.Ability to lead direct and motivate experts with diverse specialist knowledge in physics and engineering.Ability to think strategically to anticipate and forestall problems to take on new situations and propose and deliver new concepts to further fusion research.Additional Information : A full list of our benefits can be found here 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 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.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Marketing & Promotions,Attorney At Law,Jni,Airlines,Art Experience: years Vacancy: 1


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