Head of Computational Science & Engineering (CSE)
UK Atomic Energy Authority
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 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.Job DescriptionAs an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.The RoleJoin UKAEA as our new Head of Computational Science & Engineering (CSE)! You’ll lead our team in leveraging High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance Fusion Energy delivery to the National Grid. Responsibilities include spearheading the convergence of HPC and AI/ML at the exascale for delivering high fidelity, predictive simulation and for transforming our data into invaluable information and knowledge.You’ll lead a growing team to democratize cutting-edge computing technologies across UKAEA and its supply chain, fostering predictive capabilities in plasma and materials science and for engineering first of a kind powerplant systems. Balancing legacy infrastructure with innovative solutions, you’ll drive the development of digital twins and collaborate closely with international labs and industry pioneers.Your role will be pivotal for scaling UKAEA’s simulation capability for the STEP and exascale era, positioning UK as a leader in actionable fusion powerplant simulation. This is a role that is both inward and outward facing and requires deep technical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach. You will be fostering digital maturity across UKAEA’s expanding supply chain, engaging with various stakeholders such as UKRI/DSIT/DESNZ, academia, international labs, and industry. To be successful you will need strong business acumen to secure funding and drive growth. Led by effective people, program, and financial management skills, the team is expected to grow to over 50 members. The post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping this growth, focusing upon skills development, training, and risk management to build a diverse, world-class team for the STEP delivery era.Additional Responsibilities:
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Additional InformationA full list of our benefits can be found hereWe 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 organization. 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.
Culham, Oxfordshire
Wed, 01 May 2024 22:50:33 GMT
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