Job Description

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the world's most advanced scientific facilities. We're home to the UK's synchrotron light source - a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.





At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Physicist to contribute/take responsibility for the development and operation of state-of-the-art insertion devices.





As a Physicist you will contribute to the physics aspects of the design, construction and operation of permanent and electromagnetic insertion device systems for the Diamond synchrotron, by:


Carrying out magnetic measurements, data analysis, and magnetic field optimisation procedures, Carrying out computer modelling to optimise magnetic designs, Computing synchrotron radiation emission from a variety of devices. Liaise with in-house engineering and scientific staff during the design, specification, construction and installation of new insertion devices. Participate in the design and construction of any other accelerator magnetic systems as required.




Applicants will be considered at either Graduate Physicist or Physicist, depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications.

About You

You will hold an appropriate degree in physics or equivalent qualification and experience and knowledge in the following areas:


Electromagnetism Computer programming and data analysis Modern scripting or object-oriented programming language such as Python, C++, or similar

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.





When applying please state whether you with to be considered at Graduate Physicist or Physicist level.

The initial closing date for applications is 31st August.

This role doesn't meet the criteria for visa sponsorship for the Graduate Physicist. The Physicist is only eligible for people already sponsored before 04/04/24 or meeting new entrant criteria- www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Other information
Further company benefits Life at Diamond Nuvos Pension Scheme




Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.



Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.



Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.



If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.



Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK's work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.