Senior Data Analysis Physicist: Fusion Analytics Leader

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 51,405 - 62,828; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading energy research organization is seeking a Senior Data Analysis Physicist to lead the development of advanced data analysis techniques. You will collaborate on international scientific programs, proposing solutions for complex physics problems using statistical methodologies. The role requires a PhD or equivalent expertise in Tokamak physics and substantial experience with algorithms and numerical methods. The organization supports flexible working options, actively promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent level of knowledge of Tokamak physics.
• Substantial experience with numerical methods, algorithms and large‑scale code development for data analysis.
• Proven ability to carry out detailed analysis of experimental data.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, C, C++, FORTRAN, IDL, Java.
• Proven ability to lead independent physics research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and application of advanced data analysis techniques.
• Design and develop software frameworks for advanced data analysis tasks.
• Propose and deliver analysis using statistical techniques to solve physics problems.
• Provide expert advice on numerical data analysis techniques.
• Disseminate results at internal meetings and conferences.

Job description

A leading energy research organization is seeking a Senior Data Analysis Physicist to lead the development of advanced data analysis techniques. You will collaborate on international scientific programs, proposing solutions for complex physics problems using statistical methodologies. The role requires a PhD or equivalent expertise in Tokamak physics and substantial experience with algorithms and numerical methods. The organization supports flexible working options, actively promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce.