Job Description

Overview of Responsibilities

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The salary for this role is 42,858

(inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).

Onsite working is expected for

5 days a week due to operational needs, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.



This role will be based in

Culham, Oxfordshire

.



This role requires employees to

complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

, including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy.



As a Diagnostic Physicist, you will provide critical technical support to the diagnostic systems of MAST-U Thomson Scattering and Interferometer. Your responsibilities will encompass assisting Research Officers in the smooth, routine operation of these systems, ensuring their reliability through meticulous maintenance and calibration, and diligently validating the data they produce.



You'll also contribute to the design, construction, and commissioning of innovative laser-based diagnostic systems. This includes potential involvement in projects for ITER and collaborations with pioneering private fusion companies, placing you at the forefront of fusion technology development.


Salary
42,858 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
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Programme
MAST-U
Department
Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Lead Team
Discipline
Science
Site Location
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF3579V

Qualifications

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Essential Requirements:

PhD or equivalent experience with expertise in experimental physics Experience in developing and/or overseeing diagnostics systems in complex scientific environment Experience in working with high power lasers is highly desirable Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with data analysis software and IDL or Python languages Professional approach to operation and safety Ability to work effectively in a large team Experience in working with high power lasers would be highly desirable

Additional Information

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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 are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from 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' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches 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 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.