About UKAEA and Fusion
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. We want you to help shape the world’s energy future. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is a promising option for clean, carbon‑free energy. UKAEA leads the way in realising 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. Our core values are Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative.
Benefits
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family‑friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of employment.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days (pro‑rated for part‑time role), plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, plus UK bank holidays.
* Wide range of career development opportunities.
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
Recruitment Process
For a step‑by‑step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: https://careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process.
Salary and Working Conditions
The salary for this role is £42,858 per annum (including the specialist allowance), pro‑rated for 15 hours per week. On‑site working is expected for two days each week.
This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including DBS checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open‑source data.
Role
As a Plasma Exhaust Physicist, you will play a pivotal role in performing experiments, analysing, and modelling data to improve understanding of plasma exhaust detachment, primarily for the MAST‑U device. You will be responsible for analysing experimental data from MAST‑U divertor spectroscopy and for contributing to the wider UKAEA physics programme.
Additional Responsibilities
* Perform experimental data analysis, including supporting modelling, on the topic of plasma exhaust detachment including the analysis of divertor spectroscopy.
* Produce analysed data as requested for MAST‑U divertor spectroscopy.
* Propose and lead/contribute to research on MAST‑U and other international devices.
* Propose and lead/contribute to research carried out through EUROfusion work packages.
* Report results at science and other regular progress meetings.
* Disseminate results through conferences and peer‑reviewed journal papers.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
* PhD level knowledge of experimental physics or equivalent experience.
* Proven ability to carry out detailed analysis of experimental data, use suitable tools, error analysis, etc.
* Proficiency with programming languages, e.g. C, FORTRAN, IDL, Python.
* Proven ability to conduct independent research.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience of plasma exhaust experiment, theory, or modelling is highly desirable.
* Experience with spectroscopy, IR, or other imaging systems.
* Experience of developing sophisticated data analysis codes in high‑level languages, e.g. IDL or Python, using fitting and error propagation to extract data from a diagnostic system or similar applications.
* Strong record of publications in a closely related field.
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 who want to help us achieve our mission. We actively seek applications from under‑represented groups, particularly women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Wellbeing, actively promotes inclusion and takes steps to remove barriers to success.
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 apply.
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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