Computational Scientist (FTA)
Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire
Computational Scientist (FTA)
£40609
Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted today, 3 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: acdd383ab9444869b6899ebce8803e88
Full Job Description
- We encourage presenting your work across the Authority and at external events, including publication.
- Supporting users in adoption of your outputs.
- Participation in group events., The role is aiming for a starting date of Sept/Oct 2025 & the role can be based at any of the following sites: 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., Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Computational Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in solving kinetic equations with a specific emphasis on particle-based methods for implementation of collision operators. The candidate will need an excellent knowledge of the mathematics of kinetic theory as well as good software development skills and ideally a knowledge of uncertainty quantification approaches. The successful candidate will work on development of novel collision operator schemes, implementation of these schemes in UKAEA software and evaluation of their performance. This role is a 1-year Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) which will involve collaboration with specialists from the Oxford Mathematics Institute.,
- Development of mathematical tools for accurate solution of kinetic equations with a particular focus on tools for modelling collisions.
- Implementation of developed methodologies in code.
- Performance of detailed code analysis including evaluation of key performance metrics.
- Definition of test cases for any new code development.
- Development of uncertainty quantification schemes for robust prediction.
- Contribute to reporting results and outreach work within and outside the organisation.
- Collaborate with national and international partners in evolving codes to exploit peta- and exa-scale systems.
- Work with academic and commercial partners to evaluate and exploit novel computing architectures for use within the community.
Immediate 28 Dec, 2024 GBP 40609 Annual 30 Sep, 2024 1 year(s) or above English,Software Engineering Practices,Uncertainty Quantification,Fortran,Rust,Personal Responsibility,Adoption,Participation,Group Events,C No No, At least a doctoral degree in a computational, mathematical or physical science discipline (or equivalent experience in either a commercial or research environment). - Advanced knowledge of the mathematical foundations of kinetic theory.
- Experience with numerical methods for the simulation of kinetic systems, particularly particle methods.
- Demonstrable experience of at least one compiled level language (e.g. C++, Fortran, C, Rust) or advanced scripting language (Julia, R, Python)
- Good experience of the UNIX operating system, particularly the command line interface.
- Knowledge of modern software engineering practices.
- Ability to work within a diverse team while also taking personal responsibility.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of uncertainty quantification (UQ) approaches for augmenting simulations.
- Ability to travel around the UK and Europe for short periods (1-5 days)
£40,609 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension View benefits Programme