Fusion Technologist (Simulation & Software)

at  Culham Centre for Fusion Energy

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Department
Technology Department
Discipline
Engineering
Site Location
UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire or Rotherham, Yorkshire
Type of Employment
Full-time
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctoral degree in engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physical science or equivalent experience in a structured research environment.
• Excellent collaborative skills with the ability to share complex technical ideas clearly and simply across disciplines.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This role can be based at the following site; Rotherham, South Yorkshire or Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

THE ROLE

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Fusion Technologist (Simulation & Software), you will play a pivotal role in developing high-fidelity simulation & software codes for the design and optimisation of digital-physical systems such as digital shadows/twins. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of experimental and simulation engineers to optimise the deployment of imaging sensors on real-world experiments.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement novel solutions to scientific and engineering challenges through the development of new simulation & software tools coupled with physical experiments.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to enable the translation of digital-physical systems into engineering practice.
• Represent UKAEA at international conferences as well as at technical meetings and functions as required.
• Produce high impact output, including delivery of talks at major conferences and publishing peer-reviewed papers.
  Salary
  £40,609 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
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