Senior Scientist, Plasma-Facing Materials & Cu Alloys

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Abingdon

On-site

GBP 51,000 - 63,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Flexible working options

Generous benefits package

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority in Abingdon invites a Senior Scientist to lead materials development for fusion power plants. You will direct copper alloy heatsink material programs and support STEP PFC development with robust data and modelling.

You'll lead a small team, coordinate external collaborators and build a strong materials capability across partnerships in academia and industry, contributing to UKAEA's mission for clean energy.

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field and research background.
Experience in laboratory materials research and experimental campaigns.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to deliver results within tight timescales and budgets.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate projects (>£100k) with sample preparation and modelling.
Deliver high-quality research and engineering in nuclear materials.
Publish results in technical reports and high-impact papers.
Define materials requirements for fusion power plant operation.
Manage external collaborators and customers across academia and industry.
Provide leadership to a team of scientists or PhD students.
Represent UKAEA at conferences and meetings.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Technical communication

Fluent English

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Tools

MS Office

Job description

You'll lead a small team, coordinate external collaborators and build a strong materials capability across partnerships in academia and industry, contributing to UKAEA's mission for clean energy.

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