Job Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon‑free energy our world badly needs.
UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow’s power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
About the Materials Division
The Materials Division comprises three groups:
* The Materials Research Facility (MRF): dedicated to the analysis of active materials and in particular, irradiation damage in nuclear materials; activities revolve around microstructural, thermophysical and mechanical characterisation and include the development of new pieces of experimental equipment and new analytical techniques.
* The Fusion Materials Interfaces (FMI) team: focussed on the interaction between materials and neutrons, coolants, oxidants, plasma and other phenomena; activities include the application of density functional theory and FEM among various tools, for micro/meso/macroscale modelling, creation of inventory codes, neutron‑based experiments, diagnostic and experimental development with radiochemistry and development of strategies for reduced waste in fusion.
* The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) team: dedicated to the development and/or enhancement of nuclear materials, ranging from low to high TRL (technology readiness level), including metals, ceramic‑composites, coatings, multi‑materials and interfaces; activities include microstructural design, evaluation of the impact on properties of additive manufacturing and novel joining at interfaces, combinatorial load impact assessment under irradiation.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.
We offer excellent opportunities for motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate students studying at UK Universities to join our 8‑12‑week summer placement scheme. The scheme is designed for students entering their penultimate or final year of studies, with potential opportunities post‑graduation.
During your summer programme, you will experience a range of diverse tasks, work on real projects, and gain invaluable experience within the fusion energy sector. UKAEA offers a nurturing and supportive community for you to gain some valuable work experience in a fascinating and rapidly evolving industry.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/.
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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