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The Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Theoretical Researcher to join our team at AWE Aldermaston. This exciting opportunity will allow you to exercise and improve your capability in understanding nuclear warhead effects and environments in support of the UK's nuclear deterrent - Trident - and national nuclear security projects through theoretical research, model development, and assessment.
This role will sit within the Collateral Effects team of the Systems Assessment Group (SAG) within our Physics function. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies, planning and delivery of technical briefings to non-technical stakeholders/customers, V&V of theoretical models and software projects, engagement with relevant communities across AWE, contribution to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field, participation in, review, learn, and improvement activities, and implementation of outcomes to ensure the continued development and implementation of best practice in the delivery of technical projects.
We are looking for an individual with an undergraduate degree in a scientific or STEM discipline, equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent experience, working-level experience or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant scientific field or STEM discipline. You should also have experience with scientific programming languages such as FORTRAN, C++, and/or Python, producing and briefing technical assessment outputs to non-technical stakeholders/customers, software design, development, V&V best practices, and version control, and leading individual or group projects. A specialism in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: Radiation Physics, Atmospheric physics and dispersion modelling, Buoyant plume rise, Thermodynamics and equation of state, Physical chemistry, Numerical methods, Turbulence, Multiphase material modelling, and Using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses.
AWE offers a competitive salary range of £46,130 - £65,000 per annum, a contributory pension scheme, family-friendly policies, opportunities for professional career development, employee assistance programme and occupational health services, life assurance, discounts, and special leave policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring. If you're passionate about advancing knowledge in theoretical research and contributing to high-profile projects, this role may be the perfect fit for you.
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