Data Scientist - Nuclear Threat Reduction (9-Day Fortnight)

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A market-leading pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent work-life balance

9-day working fortnight

Job summary

AWE is offering a Year in Industry Placement for a Data Scientist (Nuclear Threat Reduction) at Aldermaston. The role provides £24,500 per annum plus benefits, for a 12‑month contract starting 2 August 2027, with a 9‑day working fortnight and onsite work.

Applicants should be progressing toward a minimum 2:2 degree by August 2026 in relevant STEM fields and be UK national with security clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree classification or equivalent by August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work with data science techniques on nuclear threat reduction datasets.
• Apply data science methods to detect patterns and anomalies in large, complex data.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists on project deliverables.

Education

Computer Science

Forensics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Job description

AWE is offering a Year in Industry Placement for a Data Scientist (Nuclear Threat Reduction) at Aldermaston. The role provides £24,500 per annum plus benefits, for a 12‑month contract starting 2 August 2027, with a 9‑day working fortnight and onsite work.

Applicants should be progressing toward a minimum 2:2 degree by August 2026 in relevant STEM fields and be UK national with security clearance considerations.