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Senior Radiation Transport Analyst

Employer
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Location
Abingdon
Salary
From £32,993 to £50,272 per annum Plus Benefits 
Closing date
21 Feb 2019

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Sector
Transport & Logistics
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Permanent



Location:
Culham, Oxfordshire

Salary:
£32,993 - £50,272 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension scheme

Closing date:
21st February 2019

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging new role on one of the leading science and innovation campuses in the UK?

The Technology Department at UKAEA have a vacancy within the Nuclear Technology Group for a Senior Radiation Transport Analyst, who will lead and ensure delivery of a range of scientific projects requiring nuclear modelling and experimental analyses in a range of nuclear application areas.

The Nuclear Technology Group supports and develops fusion technologies and underpinning research & development programmes through the application and development of nuclear modelling codes, tools and nuclear data. It leads and supports relevant experimental activities with collaborators for the purposes of benchmarking, testing and validation of codes, data and nuclear instrumentation, and provides technical advice on associated radiometric techniques. The group works across programmes to advance UKAEA capabilities in nuclear areas and with national laboratories, academia and industry to improve the UK`s wider nuclear capability.

The successful candidate will require excellent oral and written communications to ensure that project outputs are of the highest scientific standard. The person should be able to work independently, to grow new work areas and the reputation of UKAEA. The role will require in-depth technical understanding of nuclear modelling methods. Typical projects will involve establishing, leading and participating in work areas that involve the application (and potentially development) of computational nuclear analysis tools, such as MCNP and FISPACT-II. In addition, participation in the development of experimental nuclear areas, for example involving neutron and gamma spectrometry technologies may be required at times.

The main responsibilities include:

-Leading internal & external projects to deliver nuclear analysis

-Defining needs and conducting technical work involving the application of radiation transport and activation simulations using nuclear analysis tools, such as MCNP and FISPACT-II, and, at times, supporting experimental activities

-Delivering associated technical work, on time and to budget

-Writing high quality technical reports to support project work and produce high quality articles for external journal publication 

-Developing proposals for work with external funding bodies, liaise with resource managers, and group leaders, to align contracts with resources

APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOMED FROM LESS EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES SEEKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT WHO FULFIL THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE ATTRACTING A SALARY RANGE OF £32,993 - £37,069 (LEVEL 4 - INCLUSIVE OF MPP) AND £44,959 - £50,272 (LEVEL 5 - INCLUSIVE OF MPP)

At UKAEA we strive to make everyone feel welcome and fully supported. Our Ambassadors are actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in the organisation to help make our Organisation an employer of choice. UKAEA has a graded career structure and our mentoring scheme will enable you to reach your true potential.

The UKAEA hosts and manages the JET nuclear fusion energy experiment on behalf of the EU and is also home to the UK`s MAST-U fusion energy experiment. UKAEA also works with industry and other third parties to develop new technologies currently in Remote Handling and Materials research. Following recent UK funding two new centres of excellence in tritium fuel handling and component testing and validation are being built. The culture at UKAEA promotes research, innovation and leading-edge technological excellence, whilst investing in its people.

Knowledge skills and experience

Essential

-PhD (or equivalent research/vocational experience) in a relevant physics or engineering discipline 

-Significant track record of relevant academic or project work evidenced though publications or equivalent technical reports

-Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering scientific projects with multiple tasks and controlling budgets.

-Experience with radiation transport and activation codes and with methodical planning of complex analysis tasks and associated resourcing, both manpower and computing.

-Excellent written and oral communication skills

-Knowledge and/or experience with: nuclear physics; magnetic confinement fusion; CAD modelling software/tools; scientific programming/scripting; high performance computing

Desirable

-Experience of working in a multidisciplinary project or team 

-People management experience is advantageous

-Experience with radiation detection methods and technologies 

Special requirements:

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions (convictions considered unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Selection Method(s):

-As part of the selection process you may be expected to complete work based simulation exercises and a personality profile either online or onsite.

Notes: 

-Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

-Please note UKAEA do not pay travel expenses for interviews.

-The UK Atomic Energy Authority actively promotes equality and values diversity in our workforce. We operate a number of flexible working arrangements (such as part-time working/job share/home working). Flexible working may be available with this role. 

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