Graduate Applied Radiation Technologist

As a Graduate Applied Radiation Technologist you will contribute to delivering services and be embedded in one or more key R&D projects led by the ART group modelling and measuring nuclear environments and conducting experiments for validation and verification. You will also support the design commissioning operation maintenance and decommissioning of fusion machines helping to advance the development of fusion power plants.

Your core responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis and nuclear analysis tasks which contribute to the development validation and verification of novel experimental techniques requiring new concepts or significant adaptions to existing methods to support the realisation of fusion power plants.
• Work alongside experienced staff to gain experience & familiarisation with staff methods practices & programs of the Group and wider Division.
• Develop scientific coding skills to contribute to the development of nuclear analysis methods and tools that increase the capability and efficiency of the ART group to enable the realisation of fusion power plants.
• Contribute towards preparation of reports and documentation and present research findings through meetings and forums.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects.

Qualifications :

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2025 or 26
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel Word and Powerpoint
• Driven with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload

Additional Information :

A full list of our benefits can be found here but highlights include:

• 35227 base salary
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days in addition to UK bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEAs mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team supported by our Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion 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.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis for example changes to the way we interview or share information.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time