Equipment Scientist
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £38,620 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: Materials
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 4
Department: MaterialsCompany 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 ground-breaking 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:
The salary for this role is £38,620 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP).Job DescriptionThis role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.The RoleAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As an MRF Equipment Scientist, you will play a pivotal operational role in the Materials Research Facility (MRF). Your role will be to enable research and experimental activities in the MRF, either alone or in a team, either with customers, or as part of UKAEA research (sometimes in collaboration with universities and overseas research organisations).You will enable the day-to-day running of equipment, conducting experiments using specialist scientific equipment, utilise scientific equipment to produce samples for further analysis, deliver training and oversee maintenance. You will participate in the acquisition, installation and integration of new equipment, and in the development of new materials testing techniques, as driven by customer requirements, appropriate to radioactive specimens in MRF’s hot cell and shielded room environments. Whilst there are focused areas of expertise, cross-training is encouraged.Additional Responsibilities:
QualificationsEssential Requirements:
Desirable Requirements
Additional InformationFor a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages.We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
£38620 per year
Oxford – Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:45:54 GMT
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.
Job title: Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Law Company Durham University Job description The…
Job title: KS2 Primary Teacher – Specialist SEN School – Richmond Company The WYN Trust…
Job title: Assistant Professor, General Education Company Mount Royal University Job description Job TitleAssistant Professor,…
Job title: Up to 10 Fully Funded PhD Studentships (SCI298) Company University of Nottingham Job…
Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Gonorrhea Vaccine Company University of Saskatchewan Job description Postdoctoral Fellow, Gonorrhea…
Job title: Senior Research Fellow Company University College London Job description About us The mission…