Diagnostic Physicist

Job title:

Diagnostic Physicist

Company:

CCFE

Job description

Company DescriptionBy 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.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 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. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.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

Job DescriptionThe 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 RoleAre 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.QualificationsEssential 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 InformationA full list of our benefits can be found hereUKAEA’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 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.

Expected salary

£42858 per year

Location

Culham, Oxfordshire

Job date

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:01:07 GMT

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