Monte Carlo Methods Developer

2 weeks ago


Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Jacobs Full time
About the Role

At Jacobs, we're seeking a talented and ambitious individual to join our cutting-edge development team for simulation of Radiation Transport/Reactor Physics. This exciting opportunity will involve methods and software development, to support the theoretical development of our software and nuclear data products, perform complex technical analyses and deliver technical training.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developing underpinning mathematical and physical theories
  • Performing complex radiation transport analysis
  • Delivering technical training courses to a specialist audience
  • Working as a team to develop and refine theoretical models and computational simulations
  • Presenting results at technical meetings and conferences (where appropriate)
  • Interfacing closely with the international academic research community
  • Generating new business through interaction with international commercial customers

Requirements:
  • Several years' experience in the application of Monte Carlo methods to modelling radiation transport
  • An undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics or engineering, or any other subject with a strong mathematical component
  • A strong background in mathematical and physical theory and its implementation in computational modelling software
  • Programming skills in languages such as Fortran, Python or Java
  • Ability to think innovatively and to solve complex problems
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently absorb new technical skills
  • Self-motivated, with a genuine passion for the field of radiation transport/nuclear physics
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • A higher degree in a related subject, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience of working on radiation transport, e.g. in the nuclear or medical industries
  • Strong theoretical knowledge and a solid understanding of nuclear physics principles
  • Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing with internal and external experts and customers

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

We offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent, including free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

This role will be based at our Dorchester office with the opportunity to travel to client sites, conferences and workshops etc. as required. Some home/remote working is also available, and consideration will also be given in respect to part-time & flexible working hours.

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