Physicist / Senior Physicist

Diamond Light Source; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading scientific facility as a Physicist/Senior Physicist. You will be involved in the development and operation of advanced insertion devices, contributing to groundbreaking research. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to onsite amenities

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree in physics or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in electromagnetism and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and operation of insertion devices.
• Conduct magnetic measurements and data analysis.
• Liaise with engineering staff during design and installation.

Skills

Electromagnetism

Computer programming

Data analysis

Python

C++

Education

Degree in Physics

Job description

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Base pay range

Physicist/Senior Physicist

£40,306 to £44,292 or £48,543 to £57,108 per annum for the Senior level.

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire – primarily based onsite / some home working available

Reference: 11617

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

Physicist/Senior Physicist

£40,306 to £44,292 or £48,543 to £57,108 per annum for the Senior level.

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire – primarily based onsite / some home working available

Reference: 11617

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.

At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.

About The Role

We now have an opportunity for a Physicist/Senior Physicist to contribute/take responsibility for the development and operation of state-of-the-art insertion devices.

As a Physicist You Will

• Contribute to the physics aspects of the design, construction and operation of permanent and electromagnetic insertion device systems for the Diamond synchrotron, by:
• carrying out magnetic measurements, data analysis, and magnetic field optimisation procedures,
• carrying out computer modelling to optimise magnetic designs,
• computing synchrotron radiation emission from a variety of devices.
• Liaise with in-house engineering and scientific staff during the design, specification, construction and installation of new insertion devices.
• Participate in the design and construction of any other accelerator magnetic systems as required.
  
  

As a Senior Physicist You Will Also

• Provide primary point of reference for scientists responsible for new beamlines or beamline upgrades with regard to establishing the required photon beam characteristics and insertion device parameters by means of calculations and simulations.
• Liaise with accelerator physics staff to establish magnetic performance criteria for Diamond insertion devices.
• Responsible for carrying out or supervising magnetic field calculations and optimisations, production of specifications, magnetic measurements and analysis, shimming, and documentation of final performance.
• Contribute to the mechanical design of insertion devices and assist with the control system specification
  
  

Applicants will be considered at either Physicist or Senior Physicist, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.

About You

You will hold an appropriate degree in physics or equivalent qualification and experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Electromagnetism
• Computer programming and data analysis
• Modern scripting or object-oriented programming language such as Python, C++, or similar
  
  

To be considered for the Senior role you will also have practical experience in the following areas:

• Design, construction and operation of insertion devices of various types.
• Magnetic design codes, and codes to calculate radiation properties.
  
  

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

Please include which role you are applying for or both.

The initial closing date for applications is 8th June.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Science

• Industries

  Research Services

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