Microwave Heating and Current Drive Physicist (2-Year FTA)

UKAEA; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fusion energy research seeks a Microwave Heating and Current Drive Physicist to develop theoretical models and design experiments. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment focused on clean energy.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Relocation allowance (if eligible)

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Vibrant culture committed to equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven track record in publishing research on microwave-plasma interaction.
• Experience with Electron Bernstein Waves is desirable.
• Experience presenting at international conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical models for microwave-plasma interaction.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to test theoretical predictions.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Communication skills

Research publication

Job description

Microwave Heating and Current Drive Physicist (2-Year FTA)

The salary for this role is £40,609 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, with active support for flexible working requests.

This role is 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 Microwave Heating and Current Drive Physicist, you will play a pivotal role in developing theoretical models of microwave plasma interaction and designing and implementing experiments to test theoretical predictions.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Develop theoretical models for microwave-plasma interaction, with a focus on Electron Bernstein Wave interaction.
2. Design, plan, and execute experiments to test theoretical predictions.
3. Develop diagnostics specific to microwave-plasma interaction.
4. Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
5. Publicise work internally and at national and international conferences.
6. Participate actively in collaborations with external partners.

£42,858 (including Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including a strong pension scheme.

• Proven track record in publishing research on microwave-plasma interaction.
• Experience with Electron Bernstein Waves is desirable.
• Experience presenting at international conferences.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders (wider physics team, management, external collaborators).

Your career development as a scientist will be strongly supported, including working towards chartership with the Institute of Physics.

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all. We encourage applications from women in STEM, Black British, Caribbean, African, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi backgrounds. Our leadership actively promotes inclusion and diversity, and we strive to remove barriers to success.

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

For applicants from outside the UK or who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants. If your country is not listed, we cannot process your application.

Benefits include:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave: 25 days plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, plus UK bank holidays.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and inclusion.

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By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity. If you're interested in shaping the future of energy, read on.

Fusion, the process powering the Sun and stars, is a promising option for clean, carbon-free energy.

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