Sellafield jobs-Radiometric Physicist

The Sellafield site is one of the most iconic nuclear sites in the world and the birthplace of the UK’s nuclear industry. We have supported national defence, generated electricity for nearly half a century, and the environment now sits at the heart of our purpose. With 100 years of work ahead of us, we are yet again at the forefront of developing innovative solutions, through setting international standards in high hazard nuclear waste management.

Sellafield jobs-Radiometric Physicist

The work is diverse, no problem is ever the same, and every project offers a wide variety of technical challenges. At Sellafield, we are dealing with uncertainties, challenging technical problems, whilst operating within a complex and highly regulated environment.

Come join and contribute to Sellafield’s exciting new era in leading the way in creating a clean and safe environment for future generations.

What will the successful candidate be doing?

We are seeking talented Physicists looking to develop a specialist career within our Radiometric Systems Group Characterisation team. The team provide specialist nuclear physics support across a range of radiometric Characterisation projects and to Nuclear Material Assay operations across site.

Characterisation projects utilise portable specialist assay equipment that can be deployed in-situ to allow delivery of complex radiological characterisation services. NMA systems provide accurate measurement and quantification of radioactive materials and utilise a wide range of radiometric physics techniques.

Sellafield jobs-Radiometric Physicist

The Ideal Candidate

We invest heavily in our people and offer a variety of training and career pathways to truly develop our staff and support them to become true experts in their field. We are working on the biggest decommissioning site in Europe, meaning that the scope and variety of work is truly incredible.

We’re looking for a variety of backgrounds and experience to support us with out Mission. Whether you have a PhD in a subject area with a nuclear bias, or possibly have developed an interest in modelling or general characterisation work following a BSc/MSc in Physics, Chemistry or Maths… whichever route you have come from, we’d love to hear from you!

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To give you a flavour of typical tasks you would be trained in and expected to undertake within the role:

• Analyse complex data sets using commercially available software tools and self-developed mathematical models/spreadsheets
• Technical report writing
• Communicate technical work scope verbally in a confident and authoritative manner to a range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Development of complex spreadsheet analysis tools and associated VBA macros.
• Deploy radiation measurement equipment on plant
• Apply nuclear modelling software packages e.g. Monte Carlo N Particle (MCNP).

What’s in it for you?

Sellafield jobs-Radiometric Physicist

At Sellafield Ltd, we are an organisation that is committed to supporting employees fulfil their potential. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, we will enable you to feel inspired in your role.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Excellent career pathways
• You will benefit from up to 10% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance.
• An attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase an extra 2.5 days per year.
• The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
• Paid Sick Leave
• Family Friendly Policies – Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk
• Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-and-development
• Reward & Recognition Policies
• Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check
• MyDiscounts – Employee Savings & Discounts
• MyBenefits – A Charity Giving Scheme
• Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits