Graduate Computational Scientist: Fusion Materials

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Skern Lodge residential

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority offers a structured Graduate Development Programme focused on fusion computing. You will work with world-leading experts to apply computational methods to materials under extreme fusion conditions and develop skills across physics, maths and software engineering.

This programme provides a mix of hands-on project work, formal training, and cross-team placements, helping you build technical, professional and leadership capabilities for a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Degree in physics, engineering, materials science, computing or mathematics.
• From 2025 to 2027.
• Interest in scientific computing and theoretical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply advanced computational methods to study materials under fusion-relevant conditions.
• Contribute to development of multiscale physical-mathematical models.
• Deliver project work, manage tasks, and communicate progress to teams.
• Participate in the UKAEA Graduate Scheme and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Python

Scientific computing

Team collaboration

Adaptable

Education

Physics/Engineering/Materials/Computing/Math degree

Tools

Python

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority offers a structured Graduate Development Programme focused on fusion computing. You will work with world-leading experts to apply computational methods to materials under extreme fusion conditions and develop skills across physics, maths and software engineering.

This programme provides a mix of hands-on project work, formal training, and cross-team placements, helping you build technical, professional and leadership capabilities for a sustainable energy future.