Fusion Exhaust Physicist: Edge Modelling & Experiments

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Outstanding pension

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in Culham is seeking a Plasma Exhaust Physicist (2 years FTA) to perform experimental analysis on tokamak devices and help design the STEP exhaust solution. You will run high-fidelity edge simulations using SOLPS and EDGE2D, focusing on SOL broadening and impurity transport.

The role requires onsite work three days a week with flexible working, and includes a Specialist Allowance and a strong pension. BPSS/DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Complete BPSS clearance including DBS checks.
• Experience in experimental analysis on tokamak devices.
• Ability to develop high fidelity edge simulations.

Responsibilities

• Propose and contribute to exhaust research on tokamak devices.
• Provide interpretative and predictive modelling of devices.
• Interface between modelling and experimental teams to provide insight.
• Propose experiments and contribute to research on current devices like ST-40 and MAST-U.
• Disseminate results through conferences and journals.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent research

Software engineering practices

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

SOLPS

EDGE2D

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority in Culham is seeking a Plasma Exhaust Physicist (2 years FTA) to perform experimental analysis on tokamak devices and help design the STEP exhaust solution. You will run high-fidelity edge simulations using SOLPS and EDGE2D, focusing on SOL broadening and impurity transport.

The role requires onsite work three days a week with flexible working, and includes a Specialist Allowance and a strong pension. BPSS/DBS clearance is required.