Principal Reactor Physicist

3 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time
About National Nuclear Laboratory

We are a leading nuclear research organization in the UK, dedicated to harnessing nuclear science to solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Our team of experts works tirelessly to advance nuclear technology and provide innovative solutions for the energy sector.

Job Description

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Principal Reactor Physicist to join our Nuclear and Reactor Physics team. The successful candidate will lead significant national and international customer projects related to reactor physics and technology, and provide technical guidance to team members.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neutronics and reactor physics, with experience in using recognized code packages and in-house codes. They will also have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and deliver on customer projects to time, budget, and quality standards.
  • Perform technical work to a high quality, including authoring and presenting technical calculations and documents.
  • Carry out neutronics or reactor physics calculations using recognized code packages and in-house codes.
  • Provide technical guidance to team members to support skills and capability development in reactor physics.
Requirements
  • A relevant scientific, mathematics or engineering degree combined with significant experience in the nuclear industry.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Gen IV reactors and advanced nuclear technologies (ANT) and demonstrated expertise in applying neutronics and reactor physics concepts.
  • Technical oversight of projects or programmes to customer requirements related to area of expertise.
  • Demonstrable evidence of providing technical advice to customers in the area of reactor physics.
Benefits
  • An estimated salary range of £80,000-£110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including pension plans, annual leave, and reduced gym membership.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
  • The opportunity to work on high-profile projects and contribute to the advancement of nuclear technology.

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