Senior Turbulence Modeller
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityVale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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?
Job Description
Senior Turbulence Modeller plays a leading role in advancing understanding of turbulent transport in fusion devices, leading development of transport theory and contributing to research programs of MAST-U and STEP.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent experience in relevant field.
- Proven ability to conduct independent research.
- Substantial research experience in plasma turbulence.
- Expert knowledge of plasma transport, turbulence and gyrokinetics.
- Track record of publications in the field.
- Expertise in key numerical and computational algorithms used in gyrokinetic codes.
- Demonstrable significant exploitation and/or development of gyrokinetic codes or reduced transport models.
- Experience in programming and developing software for HPC.
- Enthusiasm for leading or taking substantial roles in collaborative projects.
Benefits
- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Wide range of career development opportunities
- Vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
