Beamline Simulation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Beamline Simulation Specialist for an Industrial Placement opportunity in Elemental Analysis. This role will involve working on the development and optimization of muon beamlines and detectors, with a focus on simulation and analysis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize muon beamline simulations using advanced software packages
  • Collaborate with the ISIS Muon Group to design and implement new detector systems
  • Conduct data analysis and interpretation to inform beamline and detector design
  • Work with the team to integrate simulation and analysis results into the data analysis package
  • Contribute to the development of new simulation and analysis tools and techniques
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement
  • Required or have requested to take an industrial placement year
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
  • Able to commence employment in summer
  • A-level (or equivalent) Physics and/or Chemistry
  • Undergraduate level understanding of Physics or Chemistry or a related subject
  • Basic knowledge of programming languages (preferably Python or equivalent)
  • Good communication skills and demonstrate good team working capabilities
  • The willingness to develop new skills, both technical and non-technical
Desirable
  • Interest in learning new simulation software packages with any previous experience
  • Basic understanding of any elemental analysis technique
  • Advanced knowledge of programming languages (preferably Python or equivalent)
  • Open-minded and flexible in relation to the type of work assigned to them
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Willing to undertake travel on business, within and outside of the UK
About UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world, pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a system of openness, fairness and inclusion, a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.

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