Fast Particle Physicist

UK Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research agency in the UK is seeking a Fast Particle Physicist to lead the development and scientific exploitation of the MAST-U Fast Ion Loss Detector. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in experimental plasma physics, strong programming skills, and a proven ability to conduct independent research. This role promotes diversity and inclusion and offers a collaborative environment to make a difference in fusion energy.

Qualifications

• PhD level of knowledge of experimental plasma physics.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Good oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific exploitation of the MAST-U Fast Ion Loss Detector.
• Plan experiments in MAST-U physics campaigns.
• Report results at science and internal/external meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in FORTRAN

Proficiency in C

Proficiency in IDL

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Matlab

Independent research capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

PhD in experimental plasma physics

Job description

The salary for this role is 42858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week however we actively support requests for flexible working.

The role will be based in 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 and possibly a search of open source data.

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 a Fast Particle Physicist you will be the Responsible Officer (RO) for the MAST-U Fast Ion Loss Detector and contribute to the scientific exploitation of MAST-U and to work packages coordinated by EUROfusion.

Additional Responsibilities

• Take leading role in the development and scientific exploitation of the MAST-U Fast Ion Loss Detector (FILD).
• Responsible for proposing and planning experiments in MAST-U physics campaigns.
• Participate in the execution of and analysis of results from experiments in MAST-U physics campaigns.
• Propose research projects and lead and / or contribute to fusion research carried out through work packages coordinated by EUROfusion.
• Responsible for reporting results at science and other regular internal and / or external progress meetings.
• Responsible for disseminating results through conferences and peer reviewed journal papers.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• PhD level of knowledge of experimental plasma physics.
• Proficiency with commonly‑used programming languages e.g. FORTRAN, C, IDL, Python, Matlab.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Ability to interact with physicists and understand their requirements.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• The post holder must be an excellent team‑player with an outward facing work‑ethos as they will work closely with scientists from around the world.

Desirable

• Experience in experimental studies of fast particles in tokamak plasmas.
• Experience of developing sophisticated data analysis codes in high level languages e.g. IDL and Python using curve fitting error propagation and tomographic reconstruction.
• Experience of using fast particle modelling codes.
• Strong record of publications in a closely related field.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team supported by our Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis for example changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1