Computational Physicist

Accountabilities & Responsibilities Develop an expert understanding of the physics of nuclear effects

• Develop expertise in the construction and implementation of numerical methods to predict nuclear effects and the associated environment.
• Analyse results from research or simulations by writing or using bespoke software, drawing justifiable conclusions for customers, collaborators or sponsors.
• Contribute to international collaborations on computational physics and nuclear effects
• Provide advice and guidance on the use of a wide variety of numerical methods to users and other developers
• Promote AWE’s methods, codes and results at internal and external meetings and conferences
• Prepare and present technical presentations to a variety of audiences, including externally and internationally.
• Preparing technical reports on model development, results and analyses, as well as regular progress reports on the work accomplished.
• Applying all these skills as tasked, taking into account AWE’s quality, safety and security requirements
• Attend Group and team meetings
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality Behaviours Consistently demonstrates positive behaviours in relation to environment, safety, health, security and quality in line with the ‘Our ESH Culture’ framework
• Desire to understand wider business and prioritise based on value to the business
• Keenness to deliver improvement to the team and our customers
• Open, supportive attitude to enquiries from users, and strong customer focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and share knowledge with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Willingness to help and guide others in the team, in particular by attending and contributing to regular team and group meetings and international meetings
• Ability to work in a team towards common goals
• High personal standards of quality and attention to detail
• Self-discipline and reliability in adhering to schedules and meeting deadlines, and complying with QA, security and other procedures.
• Self-reliant and able to apply knowledge to new situations
• Commitment to the UK nuclear deterrent and enhancing UK national security Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential

   

  Good numerical skills
• Good working knowledge of physics, numerical methods or computer science.
• Experience of scientific computer programming Desirable.

   

  Good working knowledge of computational physics and computer programming Experience of conducting scientific research or software engineering projects Qualifications Essential

   

  A good honours degree in physics, mathematics or related subject; or equivalent experience. Desirable

   

  A PhD involving significant experience of code development, numerical methods, scientific computing, or mathematical modelling; or equivalent experience Special Requirements Willing and able to gain and maintain relevant security clearance Willing and able to undertake some UK and overseas travel will usually be required, including periods away from home