Principal Radiation Physicist

Westlakes Recruit; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is looking for a Principal Radiation Physicist in Barrow-in-Furness to lead several critical tasks. The role involves supervising analyses, ensuring design optimizations, and producing safety justifications. Candidates should have a relevant STEM degree and experience with radiation transport codes. This position offers a unique opportunity in a dedicated nuclear setting with a strong focus on safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will help advance the organization's mission by providing expert guidance in nuclear physics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla.
• Knowledge of the ALARP principle.
• Experience of managing technical projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and conduct analysis and experiments to support system qualification.
• Support progression of design optimisation.
• Produce and review radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions.
• Lead detailed shield design balancing build requirements with system performance.

Skills

Radiation transport codes (MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla)

Understanding of radiation physics

Experience in radiation safety studies

Experience in radiation metrology

Education

Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Radiation Physicist to be engaged on a permanent basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification
• Supporting progression of design optimisation
• Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions
• Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
• Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirements

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering
• Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla
• Understanding of radiation physics
• Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
• Experience of radiation metrology
• Knowledge of the ALARP principle

Desirable:

• Experience of managing technical projects

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