Overview
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that 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.
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.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
* 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 your employment.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
* Wide range of career development opportunities
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
The Role
The Power Plant Modelling and Integration Group (PPMI) is responsible for integrated fusion power plant design. We develop and exploit the power plant modelling software PROCESS and BLUEMIRA to influence decision-making on the UK STEP and EUROfusion EU-DEMO design programmes. The PPMI focuses on high-level integrated modelling of feasible fusion power plant designs, and the PROCESS and BLUEMIRA codes use reduced physics and engineering models to explore various reactor designs and optimise them for key metrics.
The role of a Research Software Engineer is to develop and support the modelling capability for the PPMI group’s fusion power plant design codes for UKAEA. We balance the demands between science and engineering domain experts and design programme performance requirements, provide expertise including advice and training, and shape the tools used while gaining a holistic view of interdisciplinary challenges in a highly integrated physics and engineering project.
Responsibilities
* Developing PPMI software as part of the technology programme at UKAEA
* Contributing to the PPMI software team by participating in planning, problem solving and reviews, sharing knowledge and helping both internal and external colleagues
* Working with scientists and engineers to understand project requirements and identify areas for collaboration
* Creating high-quality software for reproducible, trusted research that supports decision-making in power plant design programmes
* Engaging with the research and RSE community to communicate developments and learn from others
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in a scientific, engineering or technical subject + PhD or equivalent experience in an academic or industrial research environment
* Demonstrable experience of developing software in at least one language used in scientific or engineering applications (e.g. Python, Fortran)
* Familiarity with good development practices such as version control and software testing
* Understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience of writing software for use by others
* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate well on projects
Desirable
* Any of the research or technology disciplines related to UKAEA’s activities
* Computational modelling and numerical simulation
* Data analysis and visualization
* Working knowledge of developing and deploying software on Linux platforms
* Familiarity with Git, GitLab/GitHub, automated testing & CI, build systems, packaging, containerisation
* Experience of working with existing codebases and legacy scientific languages
* Using scientific computing platforms such as compute clusters, HPC or cloud systems
* Involvement in the RSE community and/or experience of giving talks, training or helping to run events
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here: https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
Location, security and working arrangements
This role can be based at 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.
Salary
The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).
Onsite working is essential for 3 days a week; we actively support requests for flexible working.
Security
This role requires clearance checks as part of the recruitment process.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
UKAEA is committed to being accessible and inclusive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage women in STEM, and applicants from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, along with our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and EDI networks, promotes inclusion and evaluates approaches to remove barriers to success. If you have questions or require adjustments to compete on a fair basis, please email talent@ukaea.uk.
Note: Vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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