Plasma Exhaust Physicist

1 month ago


abingdon, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time
Plasma Exhaust Physicist
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £40,609 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Plasma Science and Fusion Operations
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 4
Department: Plasma Physics
Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the worlds energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
The salary for this role is £40,609 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP)). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working, including part time hours.
Job Description
This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Plasma Exhaust Physicist, you will play a pivotal role in performing experimental data analysis, including supporting modelling, to understand plasma exhaust detachment and the resulting divertor power loads. This will include the analysis of MAST-U divertor spectroscopy and imaging systems, both for your own research and in support of the wider programme. You will also be encouraged to propose and lead research on MAST-U and other international devices.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Report results at science and other regular progress meetings.
- Disseminate results through conference and peer reviewed journal papers.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

- PhD level of knowledge of experimental physics or equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to carry out detailed analysis of experimental data, use of suitable tools, error analysis, etc.
- Proficiency with programming languages, e.g. C, FORTRAN, IDL, Python.
- Proven ability to conduct independent research.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

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