Plasma Operations Physicist
Location: Culham Science Centre, OX14 3DB Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £43,702 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits, including outstanding pension
Employment type: Full‑time, hybrid work mode (onsite 4 days a week; flexible working possible)
Division: Plasma Science and Fusion Operations
Confirmed Grade: Grade E
Department: Plasma Physics
Benefits
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Flexible working options, family‑friendly policies
- 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, plus UK bank holidays
- Wide range of career development opportunities
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and inclusivity
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct research in plasma operations and plasma physics in experimental campaigns (e.g., MAST‑U, international facilities)
- Support the Responsible Officers of control or protection systems in current or future devices as required
- Attend appropriate forums as an expert in plasma operations
- Learn and perform operational control‑room roles
- Work with UKAEA specialists in design and development for existing and new devices (e.g., STEP)
- Provide advice on plasma operations influencing corporate strategy
- Support plasma operations activities led by experts and internal committees and panels
- Take part in external collaborations where appropriate
- Participate in experimental programmes (e.g., WPTE EURO fusion) as part of experimental teams
Qualifications
- PhD (or equivalent) in physics or a fusion‑related engineering field
- Desire to develop skills in fusion operations
- Understanding of fusion physics
- Readiness to conduct research and take part in research teams
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good team player ready to work in national and international teams
Additional Information
We welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve clean energy for all. UKAEA is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strives for fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented STEM groups.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to accessibility. If you need adjustments, please email us for fair support during the interview process.
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