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Applied Scientist & Theoretical Scientist (within Physics)

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Your mission

£23,500 + BENEFITS | 12-MONTH PLACEMENT

Are you an aspiring theoretical scientist?

You can play an integral role within our Physics team which includes a diverse range of  work to support the delivery of our mission, focusing on;

  • Radiation detection measurements and analysis
  • Photo, electron and neutron modelling codes
  • Simulating and measuring material properties in exotic states of matter such as those found in the centre of stars and planets
  • Developing new and novel computational algorithms to solve physics problems
  • Complex mathematical assessments

Our work is of the highest national security so you must be a British Citizen to apply.

WHAT DISCIPLINES FIT THE ROLE BEST?

  • Physics (Theoretical)
  • Mathematics
  • Data Science
  • Structural Engineering
  • Computer Science

LOCATION: ALDERMASTON NEAR READING

You’ll be based at our Aldermaston site near Reading.

We work a nine-day fortnight. That means every other Friday off work + 270 hours of annual leave.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO DEMONSTRATE

•    Growth mindset
•    Curiosity
•    Innovation
•    Resilience
•    Teamwork

The opportunity

You’ll be given the opportunity to focus your skills and develop your experience in one or two project areas, gaining a deep insight into the work you are helping to deliver.

You’ll be supported by a line manager and a mentor who will help you navigate your time with us and support you in developing the skills to build your scientific career within the defence industry.

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What you’ll learn

MODELLING | ALGORITHMS | DEFENCE INDUSTRY

You’ll have had opportunities to put your studies into practice and learnt new skills whilst discovering what working in a pivotal area of defence entails.

You’ll model, detect and develop algorithms and learn how they work in our industry, gaining extensive knowledge in your subject area to help you in your future career.

Want to find out more?

Explore more opportunities

We offer a wide array of different opportunities for your Year in Industry.

EVOLVE

Take a look at our graduate programme EVOLVE.

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Our mission

Learn about how we keep the nation safe through nuclear technology

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