Theoretical Scientist

Job title:

Theoretical Scientist

Company:

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Theoretical Scientist.Closing Date: 8th May 2025Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.Package:Junior Scientist (recent graduates): £29,490 – £37,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)Experienced Scientist (PhD or graduates with post-graduate experience): £38,020 – £47,500 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.Let us introduce the roleAWE is currently recruiting for a Theoretical Scientist to join the Environments and Transport (EAT) Team which sits within our Radiation Science Group (RSG).This role is ideally suited to a Physicist with interest in developing physics codes and modelling the interaction of radiation (photons, electrons, and neutrons) with matter. Working within the Radiation Science Group the successful candidate will be part of a team applying and developing radiation effects tools to solve the interaction of nuclear radiation environments with complex geometries. This role provides excellent development opportunities and the chance to collaborate with partners in the UK, and overseas.You will gain an understanding of Monte Carlo and deterministic radiation transport techniques, work with developers to ensure these are robustly implemented, and develop our future physics codes using modern software practices.You will apply these using AWE’s High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms to our core product and to our experimental programmes, utilizing meshing tools to support Finite Element Analysis (FEA).Who are we looking for?We do need you to have the following:A strong degree in Physics or a related discipline, with a focus on modelling or code development.Although not essential, a PhD or relevant post-graduate experience would be beneficial for this role.A willingness to travel overseas is essential to participate in modelling workshops and peer reviews.Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:An understanding of how radiation interacts with matter.Familiarity with radiation transport codes, such as MCNP, OpenMC, or Geant4.Developing physics codes and models.Programming languages such as Python or C++.Linux and High-Performance Computing (HPC).You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.The ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.#LI-KTNext steps:Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Expected salary

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:49:40 GMT

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