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Senior Research Scientist for Nuclear Detonation

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Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Plc Full time £46,130 - £65,000

AWE Plc is a world-leading organisation in the nuclear industry, and we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist for Nuclear Detonation to join our team. This role will involve conducting technical assessments, planning and delivering technical briefings, and contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a scientific or STEM discipline, and working level experience or postgraduate qualifications in relevant scientific fields. Experience with software design, development, V&V best practices, and version control is essential, as well as leadership skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a 9-day working fortnight and 270 hours of annual leave. We also offer a market-leading contributory pension scheme, family-friendly policies, opportunities for professional career development, and discounts on everyday spending.