Radiation Instrumentation & CT Detector Scientist

Tracerco; Billingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tracerco is looking for an experienced Research Physicist to join their Product Development and Innovation Department. You will contribute to advanced radiation instrumentation and engage with interdisciplinary teams to develop physics-based solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physics and solid experience in radiation signal processing, Monte Carlo simulations, and scientific programming. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to address customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in radiation physics including photon interactions and shielding.
• Hands-on experience with Monte Carlo radiation transport simulation.
• Ability to validate simulation outputs against experimental measurement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Monte Carlo simulations of radiation transport.
• Characterise and design signal chains from initial interaction to digital output.
• Create high quality technical reports and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Monte Carlo radiation transport simulation

Signal processing for radiation detector systems

Scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Collaboration in cross-disciplinary teams

Experimental validation of simulation outputs

Education

Degree in Physics or a closely related discipline (MSc/MPhys or PhD preferred)

Tools

GEANT4

GATE

Job description

Tracerco is looking for an experienced Research Physicist to join their Product Development and Innovation Department. You will contribute to advanced radiation instrumentation and engage with interdisciplinary teams to develop physics-based solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physics and solid experience in radiation signal processing, Monte Carlo simulations, and scientific programming. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to address customer requirements.