Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Division – Foster International Fellow – 2 Year FTA

Job title:

Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Division – Foster International Fellow – 2 Year FTA

Company

UK Atomic Energy Authority

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 realizing 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

The salary for this role is £40,609 inclusive of Specialist Allowance, and onsite working is expected for 4 days a week.Job DescriptionThis role can be based at can any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire and 12 consecutive weeks onsite at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), SingaporeThis role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and be eligible to obtain a Singaporean Training Employment Pass. If you are unsure on whether you will be eligible for the Employment Pass, please email talent@ukaea.com to find out more information.The RoleThe Fusion Opportunities in Skills, Training, Education and Research (FOSTER) programme is an ambitious new national fusion skills programme delivered by UKAEA on behalf of the UK fusion sector. FOSTER’s mission is to train over 2200 people in the next 5 years, ready to take roles within the fusion industry.In order to deepen the talent pool available to the fusion industry, the FOSTER International Fellowships Scheme aims to create research opportunities at post-doctoral level, through partnerships between UK and international organisations, to enable post-doctoral candidates to develop their research skills (within a UK and international organisation) and support a pathway into either an industrial R&D role or an academic career with the potential to teach new generations of students.This 2-year fellowship position will enable you to self-direct your own research within one of the themes described below, to be selected according to your preference and specialism. Furthermore, you will be partnered with an international fellow employed by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore who will be working in a complimentary area and will be able to share their experience with you. As part of this fellowship, you will undertake c.12 consecutive weeks of research at NTU’s facilities in Singapore, as well as hosting your partnered fellow in the UK. This opportunity will allow you to immerse yourself in Singaporean culture and build an international network of researchers.Understanding plasma particle and energy confinement is essential for reliably designing efficient future fusion power plants. The themes of the fellowship address turbulent transport in plant relevant conditions and are as follows:

• The first theme is associated with electromagnetic turbulence in the core plasma, as this is expected to play a role in high beta conditions, which are important to maximise the plasma fusion efficiency and that are typical of spherical tokamak configurations.
• The second theme is related to the effect of geometry on plasma confinement and addresses the question of how turbulence is modified by different aspect ratios.
• The third theme focuses on the development of theoretical and numerical models to better describe the turbulent transport outside the separatrix, to be able to determine the wall and divertor loads more rapidly and accurately.
• Understanding impurity transport, as an isolated theme or within the other ones, is essential to ensure performance and a good core/edge and confinement/exhaust balance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identify, plan, design, develop, and undertake scientific research and experimental activities within the assigned area of scientific interest
• Develop and maintain a research plan, with review input from an assigned UKAEA supervisor and partnered international fellow, conduct all practical work-based activities in a controlled manner in accordance with the plan set out.
• Prepare scientific reports/data and documentation and present research findings through appropriate meetings and forums.
• Carry out visits to the international partner location in support of the research being carried out, seek to learn about fusion presence in the international location and build a network of research contacts.

QualificationsEssential Requirements:

• Post-graduate degree (PhD) or equivalent level in relevant STEM subject with demonstratable scientific experience.
• Practical experience of designing and carrying out experimental research projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to articulate complex technical information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences as well as writing concise, impactful scientific reports/papers
• Able to obtain a Singaporean training employment pass – If unsure on your eligibility, please contact us and we can provide more information.

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.

Expected salary

£40609 per year

Location

Culham, Oxfordshire

Job date

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:51:24 GMT

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