Atmospheric Dispersion Scientist

AWE Plc is seeking a highly skilled Atmospheric Dispersion Scientist to join our team in the Systems Assessment Group (SAG). As a key member of the Radiological Assessment Team (RAT), you will play a crucial role in providing mission effectiveness and weapon effects assessments to AWE and our government stakeholders.

• Lead and participate in the research and development of tools to predict hazards associated with atmospheric releases of radiological material.
• Run and develop atmospheric dispersion models, conduct consequence assessments, and participate in experimental trials.
• Collaborate with overseas organisations, conduct research and modelling to determine source term parameters, and plan and deliver technical assessments.
• Engage with technical communities across AWE, contribute to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders, and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

• PhD in physics, maths, computer science, or an equivalent STEM-based discipline, or relevant post-graduate experience.
• Experience in code development for scientific programming, Python, and/or MatLab.
• Methodical approach to technical research and conducting assessments, ability to communicate clearly and interpret, analyse, and present data.
• Specialism in nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, atmospheric dispersion, aerosolisation, meteorology, or computational physics modelling is advantageous.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme, life insurance, flexible working arrangements, and family friendly policies.
• Opportunities for professional career development, employee assistance programme, and occupational health services.
• Discounts on everyday spending, special leave policy, and access to savings on a wide range of products.