Plasma Exhaust Physicist

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.

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.

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 world's 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.

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.