Applied Scientist

2 weeks ago

Aldermaston, United Kingdom AWE Full time

We are offering a rewarding and exciting one-year placement as an Undergraduate Scientist at AWE - a role where you will make a genuine contribution to keeping the UK safe and secure. As an Undergraduate student within our physics function you will be working within a small team to apply your skills and knowledge to support the full lifecycle of warhead components and technologies. We have a diverse range of teams who work to support the delivery of our mission that focus on; Radiation detection measurements and analysis, photon, electron and neutron modelling codes e.g. MCNP, Simulating and measuring material properties in exotic states of matter such as those found in the centre of stars and planets, developing new and novel computational algorithms to solve physics problems and complex mathematical assessment to name just a few During the programme, you’ll focus mainly on one or two projects or areas, gaining a deep insight into the work that is done. You’ll be supported by a line manager and a mentor, who will help you to navigate your time with us and support you in developing the skills to build your career within the defence industry. Your on-programme learning will combine a corporate induction to help you find your feet, on-job training and some classroom-based or online learning depending on your role. Alongside this, your off-programme learning will include being part in an undergraduate group project team focusing on a business deliverable. We will give you every opportunity to network with other undergraduates, as well as the graduate community, so you can start building your business contacts at AWE. Benefits £23,500 salary Holiday entitlement of 270 hours of leave annually including bank holidays Excellent work/life balance and a vibrant and welcoming grad social scene 9-day working fortnight - so every other Friday off A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme A welcome payment Potential to secure a Graduate role for when you finish university, subject to availability Access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending across retail, hospitality and leisure Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Access to our Occupational Health Services Why AWE? Build leadership skills, self-awareness, and teamwork. Join a vibrant early careers community with events, ERGs and networking opportunities. Benefit from continual support: a line manager, pathway lead, and ‘buddy’ to guide your journey.

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