Senior Reactor Physicist

Morson Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK nuclear industry seeks a Senior Reactor Physicist to tackle innovative challenges in reactor technology. This hybrid role offers excellent opportunities for skill development and the chance to lead technical projects. Candidates should possess a strong mathematical background and programming skills, along with a passion for nuclear physics. Join a team at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology solutions in the evolving nuclear sector.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Travel and accommodation expenses

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical background required.
• Self-motivated with a passion for nuclear physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical and physical theories underpinning reactor physics.
• Perform complex reactor physics plant analysis.
• Deliver technical training to specialized audiences.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in mathematics

Undergraduate degree in physics

Undergraduate degree in engineering

Tools

Fortran

Python

Java

Job description

Role: Senior Reactor Physicist

Location: Bristol / Gloucester / Dorchester (possibly elsewhere) - hybrid role with good opportunities for working from home

Salary: Up to c£65k + excellent benefits package

Start: June 2025 onwards

The nuclear industry is evolving from traditional reactor designs to new small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors (AMRs), featuring improved safety and lower costs. These innovations present exciting modelling challenges, requiring novel mathematics, physics, engineering, and software techniques.

Our client, a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, is a strategic partner in the UK’s nuclear new build program and a leader in reactor technology, conceptual design, and engineering for new nuclear technologies. They seek enthusiastic and innovative physicists (Reactor Physicists) to join various technical teams analyzing a broad range of reactor designs.

This role offers excellent opportunities for skill development in physics applied to nuclear engineering, with potential to lead technical projects and collaborations.

Locations include Bristol, Gloucester, and Dorchester, with significant hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop mathematical and physical theories underpinning reactor physics
2. Perform complex reactor physics plant analysis
3. Deliver technical training to specialized audiences
4. Collaborate on developing and refining models and simulations
5. Present findings at technical meetings and conferences
6. Engage with the international academic research community
7. Generate new business through interactions with international clients

Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field with strong mathematical components
2. Solid background in mathematical and physical theory and implementation
3. Programming skills in Fortran, Python, Java, or similar
4. Innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities
5. Self-motivated with a passion for nuclear physics
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits, including travel and accommodation expenses, within a respected company at the forefront of the UK nuclear industry, with excellent career prospects.

MORSON INTERNATIONAL, part of the Morson Group, specializes in technical and engineering recruitment for industries including Nuclear, Power, Aerospace, Rail, Marine, Petrochemical, and Construction.