UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd is a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), established to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant.
UKIFS is seeking a visionary Design by Fundamentals Manager to lead a strategically critical programme. The successful candidate will shape and oversee a multidisciplinary research and development effort that builds on micro-scale materials modelling, integrated with carefully designed experimental campaigns to accelerate materials qualification.
Key Technical Focus: Design by Fundamentals (DbF)
* Multiscale Modelling: From mechanisms at the microscale to physical properties of the macroscale components.
* Targeted Experiments: Using irradiation, thermal, and electromagnetic loading to inform and validate models.
* Predictive Capability: Delivering reliable materials data for STEP design and regulatory approval.
Key Accountabilities
* Define and deliver a unified vision for DbF, integrating experimental and modelling efforts.
* Build and lead a high-performing, innovative, multidisciplinary team across multiple institutions.
* Ensure access to the necessary facilities, skills, and computational resources.
Qualifications
* PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
* World-class expertise at the interface of materials modelling and experimentation.
* Deep understanding of nuclear materials science, especially irradiation effects.
* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary R&D teams and deliver under pressure.
* Strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to responsible innovation and safety standards.
UKIFS offers a range of benefits, including an outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, corporate bonus scheme, flexible working options, and a generous annual leave allowance. The salary for this role is £77,239 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups and are committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukifs.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis.
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