Graduate Computational Scientist: Fusion Materials Modeling

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £35,227

Final salary pension 21.5% employer

25 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme in the Computing division. You will work with world-leading experts to advance fusion technology and develop technical, professional, and leadership skills for a meaningful career.

You will join the Materials Simulation group, using multiscale modelling and cutting-edge simulations to study materials under extreme fusion conditions, while benefiting from structured development and cross-team placements.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in physics, engineering, materials science, computing, mathematics or related discipline.
• Aptitude for mathematics and interest in theoretical physical modelling.
• Interest in scientific computing and willingness to learn programming skills (e.g., Python).
• Curious and motivated with dedication to learning and taking on new challenges.
• Able to collaborate and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
• Well organised and adaptable with good workload planning.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply advanced computational methods to study materials under fusion-relevant conditions.
• Contribute to multiscale models from atomistic to data-driven approaches.
• Deliver project work, manage tasks, and communicate progress.
• Participate in the UKAEA Graduate Scheme and develop leadership skills.

Skills

Python programming

Mathematics

Theoretical modelling

Scientific computing

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

Physics

Engineering

Materials science

Computing

Mathematics

Tools

Python

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites graduates to join its Graduate Development Programme in the Computing division. You will work with world-leading experts to advance fusion technology and develop technical, professional, and leadership skills for a meaningful career.

You will join the Materials Simulation group, using multiscale modelling and cutting-edge simulations to study materials under extreme fusion conditions, while benefiting from structured development and cross-team placements.