UKAEA Fusion Research Fellow
Overview of Responsibilities
This role is based at 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.
Who are we looking for ?
If you are an outstanding scientist or engineer who has recently completed a doctorate or expects to complete a doctorate in the next few months and you want to be part of a vibrant research programme to develop nuclear fusion as an energy source for future generations, this may be an excellent opportunity for you.
Each year the UK Atomic Energy Authority aims to appoint outstanding scientists or engineers who have recently completed a doctorate to a two-year research fellowship in any field of fusion research. Please note this role could be based at either our Culham or Rotherham site.
Research Programme
Fellows have a high degree of autonomy and are expected to define their own research programme, which should be aligned with the interests of UKAEA. The quality of the research project proposal, together with the skills and experience of the candidate, are key factors in the selection process. Since academic excellence is one of the selection criteria, it is recommended candidates mention significant prizes or other recognition in their application.
Managed and/or self-directed personal training and career development at UKAEA and elsewhere will be available and there will be opportunities for conference attendance and involvement in scientific outreach activities. Periods of overseas placements with our collaborators will be encouraged. The appointments will be two-year fixed term staff positions. successful candidates will be expected to take up their appointments by Summer 2025.
Qualifications
Essential skills, experience and competence required
- A good degree in physics, engineering, materials science or other relevant subject
- A relevant PhD preferably in fusion research
- A record of peer-reviewed publication in high quality journals
- A high degree of motivation and initiative
- Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable skills, experience and competence
- Involvement in scientific outreach activities
- Experience of working as part of a team
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
We welcome applications from under-represented 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 be advised that this vacancy is due to close on the 17/01/2025.
Application process
As part of your application, you will need to fill out a UKAEA Fusion Research Fellowship submission – download the template at Application Form .
Please include a 1-2 page personal statement of your research interests, a brief outline of your proposed 2-year research programme (no more than 2 pages) and a full CV including publications and awards.
You will need to attach this completed document as one document when you apply.
If you have any difficulties downloading the template, or attaching the required document, please contact recruitment@ukaea.uk.
Applicants should also arrange for at least two referees to write to recruitment@ukaea.uk by the closing date (in the subject line referees should enter "UKAEA Research Fellowship candidate reference - candidate surname"). Candidates are responsible for ensuring that references arrive on time and should give referees enough time to respond.
