Radiochemist Year-in-Industry Placement | Onsite, DV-Cleared

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is offering a placement year at Aldermaston for students in Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics who are working towards a degree and graduating in 2029 or 2030. The role combines office and laboratory work, with a 9-day fortnight and no guaranteed home working due to security.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in dosimetry, radiometrology and environmental monitoring, learning from subject matter experts and contributing to safety and mission-critical analysis for government

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, or a combined Chemistry/Physics subject.
• Minimum grade requirement: 2.2.
• You must be graduating in either 2029 or 2030.

Responsibilities

• Dosimetry: analyse bioassay and workplace-monitoring samples to assess internal exposure.
• Radiometrology: gain experience in gamma spectroscopy and related techniques with training provided.
• Environmental monitoring: support laboratory analysis, data handling and reporting for decommissioning or monitoring projects.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science/Physics

Job description

AWE is offering a placement year at Aldermaston for students in Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics who are working towards a degree and graduating in 2029 or 2030. The role combines office and laboratory work, with a 9-day fortnight and no guaranteed home working due to security.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in dosimetry, radiometrology and environmental monitoring, learning from subject matter experts and contributing to safety and mission-critical analysis for government