Senior Radiation Physicist

westlakesrecruit; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nuclear-focused recruitment agency is seeking a Radiation Protection Physicist for a permanent position based in Barrow-in-Furness, UK. Hybrid working is supported. Key duties include conducting radiological safety assessments, risk assessment for electronics, and developing radiation detection systems. Applicants should have a relevant degree and demonstrable knowledge in radiation physics or nuclear safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical nuclear objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field such as Mathematics, Physics, or Nuclear Science is required.
• Demonstrable knowledge/experience in radiation physics or nuclear engineering.
• Experience with radiological safety assessments and ALARP justifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiological safety assessments to ensure compliance.
• Assess radiation damage risk and provide technical advice.
• Develop radiation detection systems and complete engineering designs.

Skills

Radiation physics

Nuclear engineering

Radiological safety assessments

ALARP justifications

Radiation transport methods

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or Nuclear Science

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Radiation Protection Physicist on a permanent based in Cumbria. (Hybrid working will be supported).

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting radiological safety assessments
• Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics
• Developing and deploying radiation detection systems
• Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system
• Running and analysing point kernel and monte‑carlo calculations
• Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat
• Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decisions

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
• Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety or similar
• Knowledge/experience of Radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications or similar
• Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.)

Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.