Neutron & Gamma Diagnostics Scientist — Fusion Research (2‑yr)

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites applications for a Neutron and Gamma Assistant Diagnostic Physicist based at Culham to support neutron and gamma diagnostics for fusion research. The role involves data analysis, lifecycle responsibilities, and potential training for control room duties on the MAST Upgrade tokamak.

The role is a two-year fixed-term appointment requiring BPSS and DBS checks. Onsite work is 3 days a week with flexibility for remote working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific, engineering or technical subject with experience working in an academic or industrial research environment or PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Hands-on experience operating diagnostics hardware.
• Ability to carry out analysis of experimental data, use of suitable tools, error analysis, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the routine operation of neutrons and gamma diagnostic in MAST-U.
• Ensuring the diagnostics operate in accordance with local safety rules, including following and updating commissioning procedures.
• Calibration of diagnostics and ensuring appropriate calibration procedures are in place and properly maintained.
• Contributing and supporting designing and implementing refurbishments required for physics studies.
• Contributing and supporting the maintenance of inter-shot analysis codes to routinely produce analysed data from the diagnostics.

Skills

Diagnostics hardware

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering/technical subject

PhD in a relevant scientific field

Tools

IDL

Python

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority invites applications for a Neutron and Gamma Assistant Diagnostic Physicist based at Culham to support neutron and gamma diagnostics for fusion research. The role involves data analysis, lifecycle responsibilities, and potential training for control room duties on the MAST Upgrade tokamak.

The role is a two-year fixed-term appointment requiring BPSS and DBS checks. Onsite work is 3 days a week with flexibility for remote working arrangements where possible.