Plasma Exhaust Physicist 2 years FTA

Fusion Energy Base; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking a Plasma Exhaust Physicist (2 years FTA) based at Culham, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on experimental analysis of current tokamak devices to drive STEP exhaust design, with high-fidelity edge simulations using SOLPS and EDGE2D.

You will explore SOL broadening and impurity transport, working onsite 3 days a week with flexible options. Essential candidates will have a PhD in plasma physics, experience with data analysis and experimental leadership, and

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics or equivalent.
• Experience in data analysis and leading experiments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to conduct independent research and work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Propose and guide exhaust research on current tokamak devices.
• Provide interpretative modelling and predictive modelling for future devices.
• Act as interface between modelling and experimental teams to provide insight.
• Disseminate results via conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Data analysis

Software engineering practices

Communication skills

Independent researcher

Team player

Education

PhD in plasma physics

Tools

SOLPS

EDGE2D

Job description

Plasma Exhaust Physicist 2 years FTA

Overview of Responsibilities

The salary for this role is £48,290 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance) . Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role can be based at any of the following sites: 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 Plasma Exhaust Physicist 2 years FTA, you will play a pivotal role in experimental analysis on current tokamak devices to drive the design of the STEP exhaust solution. The post holder will provide high fidelity edge simulations of the experiments with codes such as SOLPS and EDGE2D. The post holder will be focused on topics including SOL broadening and impurity induced transport in a tokamak.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposing and guiding/contributing to exhaust research on current tokamak devices
• Providing interpretative modelling of current tokamak devices and predictive modelling of future devices
• Interface between modelling and experimental teams to provide insight
• Proposing experiments and guiding/contributing to research on current devices such as ST-40 and MAST-U.
• Disseminating results through conference and peer reviewed journal papers.

Salary

£48,290 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension View benefits

Programme

Department Plasma Physics Discipline Science Site Location UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Type of Employment Full-time Reference Number REF4444E

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• PhD in plasma physics or equivalent
• Knowledge of and/or experience of implementing software engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of and/or experience of data analysis and leading experiments
• Proven ability to conduct independent research
• Good team-player with an outward facing work-ethos as he/she will work closely with scientists around the world
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Theoretical and experimental understanding of exhaust physics issues

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.