Senior Radiation Physicist

Westlakes Recruit; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated nuclear recruitment firm is seeking a permanent Radiation Protection Physicist based in Barrow-in-Furness, England. This role involves conducting radiological safety assessments and developing detection systems. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and knowledge of radiation physics and nuclear safety. This position supports hybrid working, emphasizing a commitment to provide expertise in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• Demonstrable knowledge of radiation physics and nuclear safety.
• Experience with radiological safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct radiological safety assessments.
• Develop and deploy radiation detection systems.
• Complete design of the secondary shielding system.

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

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 a Radiation Protection Physicist on a permanent basis 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.