Graduate Thermal Hydraulics Researcher - Fusion & CFD

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy organization in the UK is seeking a Thermal Hydraulics Graduate to support research in fluid dynamics and heat transfer relevant to fusion. You will develop skills in thermal-hydraulics modelling and contribute to multiple projects while collaborating with experienced professionals. The position offers a salary of £35,227 plus a generous pension contribution and promotes hybrid working options. Candidates should be recent graduates in Science or Engineering, possessing strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Base salary of £35,227

Employer pension contribution of 21.5%

25 days annual leave plus extra days

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering to be completed by 2025.
• Confident with all Microsoft applications.
• Strong appetite to learn and face challenges.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Well-organized and adaptable in planning workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in thermal-hydraulics modelling.
• Understand multi physics analysis.
• Perform technical tasks for familiarization with group practices.
• Apply knowledge to fusion-relevant topics.
• Identify improvements for experimental processes.

Skills

Thermal-hydraulics modelling

Computational fluid dynamics

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering from 2024 or 2025

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading clean energy organization in the UK is seeking a Thermal Hydraulics Graduate to support research in fluid dynamics and heat transfer relevant to fusion. You will develop skills in thermal-hydraulics modelling and contribute to multiple projects while collaborating with experienced professionals. The position offers a salary of £35,227 plus a generous pension contribution and promotes hybrid working options. Candidates should be recent graduates in Science or Engineering, possessing strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.