Fusion Energy Researcher

2 weeks ago

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time
Unlock the Future of Energy

Are you passionate about contributing to groundbreaking advancements in fusion energy? Join UK Atomic Energy Authority in shaping the world's energy landscape.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Computational Scientist to join our team. As a key member, you'll be responsible for implementing developed methodologies in code, performing detailed code analysis, and contributing to reporting results and outreach work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implementation of developed methodologies in code
  • Performance of detailed code analysis, including evaluation of key performance metrics
  • Contribution to reporting results and outreach work within and outside the organisation
  • Collaboration with academic and commercial partners to evaluate and exploit novel computing architectures
Requirements
  • At least a doctoral degree in a computational, mathematical, or physical science discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Advanced knowledge of the mathematical foundations of kinetic theory
  • Demonstrable experience of at least one compiled level language (e.g. C++, Fortran, C, Rust) or advanced scripting language (Julia, R, Python)
  • Good experience of the UNIX operating system, particularly the command line interface
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Ability to travel around the UK and Europe for short periods
What We Offer
  • Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
  • Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%
  • Relocation allowance (if eligible)
  • Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of employment
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
  • Generous annual leave allowance, starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Wide range of career development opportunities
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.

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