Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Division - Foster International Fellow - 2 Year FTA
Plasma Science and Fusion Operations Division - Foster International Fellow - 2 Year FTA
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Job Description
This role can be based at can any of the following sites: Culham Oxfordshire and 12 consecutive weeks onsite at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore
This 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 to find out more information.
The Role
The 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. FOSTERs 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 postdoctoral level through partnerships between UK and international organisations to enable postdoctoral 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 2year fellowship position will enable you to selfdirect 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 NTUs 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 workbased 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.
Qualifications :
Essential Requirements:
- Postgraduate 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 nonspecialist 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 Information :
A full list of our benefits can be found here welcome applications from underrepresented 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
