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Industrial Placement Opportunity in Low Energy Muon Beamline Simulation

2 months 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 an Industrial Placement student in the ISIS muon group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project simulating and designing a new low energy muon beamline at ISIS.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work together with ISIS scientists to simulate and optimize a new low energy muon beamline and instrument at ISIS.
  • Develop an understanding of how to use Geant4 and G4beamline to simulate charged particle beams.
  • Quantify how efficiently the beamline can slow muons for use in materials science experiments.
  • Work with ISIS and visiting scientists on any related experiments being carried out during the placement.
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 2025.
  • Be able to quickly become familiar with new scientific software.
  • Have experience of data analysis and drawing scientific conclusions.
  • Experience with basic computer programming.
  • Be able to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively.
  • Undergraduate level knowledge of electromagnetism and how charged particles behave in magnetic and electric fields.
About UKRI

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

We are 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.

Benefits

As a UKRI employee, you will have access to a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.

How to Apply

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role.

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