Plasma-neutral interactions physicist

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time

The salary for this role is 42858 (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 RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Plasma-neutral interactions physicist you will play a pivotal role is to provide physics insight into the atomic molecular and surface data relevant to tokamak boundary modelling and experiments. To contribute to the development and use of a New Edge Code being built at UKAEA specifically within the neutrals work package.Additional Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a well-documented database of physically consistent atomic molecular and surface data for use in the New Edge Code.Propose improvements to existing neutral models used in boundary codes at UKAEA.Report research findings in refereed journal articles as well as at internal meetings workshops and international conferences.Support experimentalists by providing theoretical insight when requested.Complete projects for validating numerical and theoretical results against MAST-U experiments.Propose experiments and lead/contribute to research on MAST-U especially in the area of plasma-neutral interactions.Qualifications : Essential Requirements: PhD or equivalent in a relevant field. Proven ability to conduct independent research. The post-holder must be a good team-player with an outward facing work-ethos as they will work closely with scientists around the world. Good oral and written communications skills. Enthusiasm initiative and ability to drive new research in modelling aspects of Exhaust physicsAdditional 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 Experience: years Vacancy: 1



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