Experimental Scientist

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom AWE PLC Full time

AWE is currently recruiting for an **Experimental Physicist** to exercise and improve capability in understanding nuclear warhead design, performance, effectiveness and national nuclear security through theoretical research, modelling and assessment.

**Location** - Reading area

**Package** - £30,000- £45,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

AWE **(one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK)** offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

- Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays)**plus every other Friday off**
- Flexible working hours
- Potential opportunities to travel overseas for conferences and international collaboration
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include an established career development pathway, funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body and access to mentors and training
- Market leading contributory pension scheme
- AWE Life Insurance

**You will be responsible for**:

- Developing, supporting and executing experiments at AWE and international laser facilities, to test, underwrite and validate theoretical models and in-house physics codes
- Using and developing existing or new computational tools to predict and analyse experimental data
- Engagement with relevant communities across AWE
- Contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field
- Preparing detailed proposals and technical reports on experiments and their analysis
- Degree in a scientific or STEM discipline, equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience and enthusiasm in undertaking technical research and conducting technical assessments to draw sound scientific conclusions
- Conversant in the use of desktop computers and familiarity with standard IT products
- Clear and concise communication approach, both oral and written
- Good proactive, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload for self or a small team; ensuring timely delivery
- Methodical approach to complex problem solving using technical knowledge

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