Experimental Physicist
This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge radiation diagnostics technology. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining instruments used in experimental facilities.
We are looking for an individual with a strong background in physics and relevant post-graduate experience. A degree in Physics or a related field is essential, and a PhD would be beneficial. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent team working ability, and a proactive approach are also highly valued.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a fast-paced environment, manage their own workload, and demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm. Experience in one or more technical areas such as radiation transport modelling, nuclear physics, diagnostic instrument development and design, robotics and automation, machine learning techniques, and programming languages like Python or C++ would be desirable.
Salary: £38,020 - £47,500 (dependent on suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintaining, developing, and running diagnostic instruments
* Theoretical and computational modelling of instruments, design of hardware, data collection, analysis of data and feedback to customers, as well as experimental testing and characterisation of future and existing instrumentation.
* Supporting national and international collaborations with partners in and out of the United Kingdom, including travel outside of the country for conferences and experimental trials at UK and international facilities.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
* Degree in Physics or a related field.
* Strong communication skills, verbal and written, excellent team working ability, proactive, and highly organised.
* Ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment, manage your own workload, and demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm.
Desirable:
* Experience in one or more technical areas such as radiation transport modelling, nuclear physics, diagnostic instrument development and design, robotics and automation, machine learning techniques, and programming languages like Python or C++.
Benefits:
* 9-day working fortnight - additional days off throughout the year
* Market leading contributory pension scheme
* Family friendly policies including maternity leave and paternity leave
* Opportunities for professional career development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
* Employee assistance programme and occupational health services
* Life assurance and discounts on everyday spending
* Paid time off for volunteering and public service
Working Pattern:
A 9-day working fortnight allows for a better work-life balance. We consider flexible working requests to accommodate your lifestyle needs.