Recruiter: Webrecruit Ltd |
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Salary: £36,397 to £38,620 |
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Posted: 11/11/2021 |
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Ref: REF557I |
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Discipline: Civil |
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Sector: Nuclear |
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Contract Type: Permanent |
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Hours: Full Time |
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Expiry Date: 09/12/2021 |
Corrosion Scientist/Engineer
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Department: Materials (MRF)
Salary: £36,397 to £38,620 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Confirmed Grade: Level 4
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.
Who are we looking for?
We have an excellent opportunity for a Corrosion Scientist/Engineer to join UKAEA and Materials Science and Engineering Team. You will build understanding of corrosion in nuclear environments, undertake research on corrosion related issues as well as work with external collaborators, disseminate results including writing reports/papers and giving presentations.
Materials are subjected to a highly demanding environment in a nuclear fusion reactor. The majority of components require active cooling and are subject to corrosion under unprecedented conditions. The role will support efforts to mitigate and control corrosion in this environment. The main purpose is to support the STEP Materials Team acting as one of the key members of the group directing and implementing the STEP materials roadmap in support of the STEP programme.
You will have an ability to work in a team as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be highly organised to progress multiple projects simultaneously. If you are keen to design, plan and perform corrosion tests to gain data for the corrosion database and represent UKAEA at both domestic and international conferences, as well as at various meetings and functions as required, then we would like to hear from you.
What will you be responsible for?
- Report to STEP programme, providing support to develop our detailed technical knowledge (co-ordinating materials suitability assessments, conducting literature reviews and developing technical reports and presentations to support the programme).
- Contribution to the functionality of the corrosion section of the STEP materials database (evaluating corrosion data to determine suitability for design properties and the importing of corrosion data)
- Understand the corrosion behaviour of materials and contribute to the development of corrosion testing programme and corrosion management system use within STEP
- Participate in UKAEA’s research programmes on materials for fusion. This will involve organisation, management and undertaking of short and long-term projects as required
- Disseminate results and ideas through presentations, reports and journal publication
- Propose, secure funding and contribute to delivery of novel projects aligned with internal strategy (e.g. STEP, EUROfusion PPPT Enabling Research, EPSRC, PhD, Masters placements, graduates)
Essential skills, experience and competence required
- Experience in corrosion-related research in industry or academic environment; understanding of corrosion science and effect on component failure
- An undergraduate degree in corrosion science, materials science or related subject
- Understanding of materials properties (especially microstructure and chemistry) and their effects on corrosion properties
- Understanding of the environment degradation behaviour of metallic or non-metallic system
- Ability to deliver high-quality results to tight timescales and to work on a number of varied projects at the same time, prioritising as appropriate
What we offer
- A competitive salary
- A culture committed to being fully inclusive, supported by a Being Inclusive Strategy and Inclusion Ambassadors
- An Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, with a full calendar of health and wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible working options including family friendly policies
- Emergency leave (paid)
- 30.5 days’ annual leave increased with length of service (including privilege days and 3 days between Christmas and New Year) plus bank holidays
- Wide range of career development opportunities (e.g professional registration, internal promotions, coaching and mentoring programme)
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- Annual corporate bonus scheme
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities, (visible and hidden) and women. The Executive Team, with support from our EDI ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success. We are easily accessible by car and are a 10-minute walk from Culham Railway Station in Oxfordshire.
Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on 10/12/2021. We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.
Please note, all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions (convictions considered unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) or will confirm that there are no such convictions.