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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Generous holiday entitlement

9-day working fortnight

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment invites applications for a Year in Industry Placement as a Data Scientist focusing on Nuclear Threat Reduction. You will join a multidisciplinary team to explore data science techniques across diverse datasets and contribute to national security research.

The role offers a 12-month placement starting August 2027, with a closed pathway to graduate opportunities and a strong emphasis on innovative problem solving and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Studying Computer Science, Forensics, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.
• Minimum 2:2 degree by August 2026.

Responsibilities

• This placement investigates how data science techniques can contribute to analysing and understanding data for Nuclear Threat Reduction.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists applying data science across a range of datasets.

Skills

Data analysis

Data science

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Computer Science

Forensics

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment invites applications for a Year in Industry Placement as a Data Scientist focusing on Nuclear Threat Reduction. You will join a multidisciplinary team to explore data science techniques across diverse datasets and contribute to national security research.

The role offers a 12-month placement starting August 2027, with a closed pathway to graduate opportunities and a strong emphasis on innovative problem solving and collaboration.