Graduate Nuclear Analyst
UK Research and Innovation
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £31,878 (plus £1000 welcome bonus)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024
Assessment Centre: December 2024/January 2025 TBC (travel and accommodation will be reimbursed)
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate
ISIS is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford in the United Kingdom. Our suite of neutron and muon instruments gives unique insights into the properties of materials on the atomic scale. We support a national and international community of more than 3000 scientists for research into subjects ranging from clean energy and the environment, health care, through to nanotechnology and materials engineering, and on to fundamental studies of materials.
The neutronics group is responsible for the nuclear analysis used to support the design and optimization of upgrades to the facility and the neutron instruments. The main focus of the neutronics group is large scale simulation of the facility. We also have a growing experimental program to gather data to support future facility designs.
As ISIS reaches its fortieth birthday the group is heavily involved in looking at what happens next, looking at options for a future facility (ISIS-II) and at the eventual decommissioning of ISIS.
The Graduate Nuclear Analyst will develop, test and improve the radiation simulations of the facility. This improves the scientific performance and ensure safe operations. A focus for this role will be on simulations supporting the design of ISIS-II particularly the radiation shielding design for the particle accelerator.
As a Graduate Nuclear Analyst you would be mentored by internationally recognised experts. We support professional development such as attending formal training courses to develop the skills, tools, and knowledge to quickly make meaningful contributions to future large scale science facility designs.
Brief overview of the scheme
The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.
Our dedicated Early Careers Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here .
About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities
Nuclear analysis is an exciting and meaningful role at ISIS, using a range of skills to solve complex problems and improve the facility.
This could be testing the performance of a new radiation transport code, writing code to automate analysis, developing 3D visualisation of results, performing shielding analysis or analysing experimental data on potential shielding materials. We strive to keep up to date with developments taking place in nuclear analysis for fission and fusion and regularly improve our tools and workflows. This will involve working with the scientists and engineers to develop models for radiation simulation and linking with other engineering analysis tools.
We have aims to make ISIS-II one of the most sustainable large particle accelerators ever built and that includes reducing the carbon impact of the radiation shielding, this role will be a key part of this work.
You would attend relevant international science conferences as well as publish work in scientific journals.
Responsibilities
To apply for this graduate opportunity, we are looking for the following:Key: Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I)
Essential:
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.
We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/
About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' .
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
Salary: £31,878 (plus £1000 welcome bonus)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024
Assessment Centre: December 2024/January 2025 TBC (travel and accommodation will be reimbursed)
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate
ISIS is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory near Oxford in the United Kingdom. Our suite of neutron and muon instruments gives unique insights into the properties of materials on the atomic scale. We support a national and international community of more than 3000 scientists for research into subjects ranging from clean energy and the environment, health care, through to nanotechnology and materials engineering, and on to fundamental studies of materials.
The neutronics group is responsible for the nuclear analysis used to support the design and optimization of upgrades to the facility and the neutron instruments. The main focus of the neutronics group is large scale simulation of the facility. We also have a growing experimental program to gather data to support future facility designs.
As ISIS reaches its fortieth birthday the group is heavily involved in looking at what happens next, looking at options for a future facility (ISIS-II) and at the eventual decommissioning of ISIS.
The Graduate Nuclear Analyst will develop, test and improve the radiation simulations of the facility. This improves the scientific performance and ensure safe operations. A focus for this role will be on simulations supporting the design of ISIS-II particularly the radiation shielding design for the particle accelerator.
As a Graduate Nuclear Analyst you would be mentored by internationally recognised experts. We support professional development such as attending formal training courses to develop the skills, tools, and knowledge to quickly make meaningful contributions to future large scale science facility designs.
Brief overview of the scheme
The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.
Our dedicated Early Careers Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours. For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here .
About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities
Nuclear analysis is an exciting and meaningful role at ISIS, using a range of skills to solve complex problems and improve the facility.
This could be testing the performance of a new radiation transport code, writing code to automate analysis, developing 3D visualisation of results, performing shielding analysis or analysing experimental data on potential shielding materials. We strive to keep up to date with developments taking place in nuclear analysis for fission and fusion and regularly improve our tools and workflows. This will involve working with the scientists and engineers to develop models for radiation simulation and linking with other engineering analysis tools.
We have aims to make ISIS-II one of the most sustainable large particle accelerators ever built and that includes reducing the carbon impact of the radiation shielding, this role will be a key part of this work.
You would attend relevant international science conferences as well as publish work in scientific journals.
Responsibilities
- Working as part of the neutronics team to perform nuclear analysis calculations and benchmarking.
- Working with the neutronics team to develop and test tools and codes for nuclear analysis
- Working with the accelerator and engineering teams on the ISIS-II project to support the shielding design.
- To perform supporting experiments and analyse the data.
- Produce written reports and presentations.
To apply for this graduate opportunity, we are looking for the following:Key: Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I)
Essential:
- Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study (S)
- Have the right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment (S)
- Currently studying or recently completed a physics or a nuclear focused degree course (S)
- Experience of computer programming such as Python, C or Fortran (S & I)
- Good oral and written communication skills. (S & I)
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills (I)
- Enthusiasm & willingness to learn (I)
- Competent and confident using mathematics to solve problems (S & I)
- Knowledge of nuclear physics (S & I)
- Knowledge of STFC/ISIS (I)
- Knowledge/awareness of Monte Carlo Methods (S & I)
- Knowledge/awareness of radiation and radiation safety (S & I)
- Awareness of high performance computing (S & I)
- Research experience as part of a larger project (S & I)
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.
We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/
About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' .
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
JOB SUMMARY
Graduate Nuclear AnalystUK Research and Innovation
Didcot
8 days ago
N/A
Full-time