Radiation Physics Consultant

TUV SUD are now looking for a Radiation Physics, Shielding & Criticality Consultant to work as part of a team of 7 other Radiation Physicists, supporting Civil Nuclear, Defence, Research and Medical Industries.

Professional Training and Mentoring will be provided. Initially office based with potential to move to a hybrid working environment in the future.

Responsibilities and authority:

As a Radiation Physics & Shielding Consultant within the Nuclear Technologies Division of TÜV SÜD, responsibilities include the following:

• Radioactive Inventory Decay Calculations and Source Term Derivation.
• Radiation Transport Calculations using Monte Carlo (e.g. MCNP) and Deterministic (e.g. Attila) Simulation Techniques via Supercomputing Cluster.
• Application of Analytical / Hand Calculation Techniques.
• Dose Assessment of Processes / Facilities with an associated External Radiation Hazard (e.g. Decommissioning Facilities, Nuclear Reactors or Fusion Prototypes).
• Activation Analysis and Calculation of Residual Nuclides and Dose Rates.
• Criticality Safety Analysis.
• Delivery and Review of Technical Documentation.
• Client Liaisons and Integration with other industry professionals.

Education and Experience

• Physics Degree - courses with a particular focus on Nuclear Science are preferrable but not essential. Masters and PhD level qualifications also an advantage.
• Considering Graduates to Early Nuclear Industry Careers Professionals. Experience in other relevant scientific communities may be considered

Essential Criteria:

• Good (2:1 or higher) Degree in Physics.
• Computational Acumen.
• Data Handling and Analysis.
• Delivering and Review of Technical Documentation.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Willingness to undergo Security Vetting.

Desirable:

• Monte Carlo or Deterministic Simulation Experience – especially with a focus on Nuclear Science and/or widely used software (e.g. MCNP, Attila).
• Experience of using LINUX.
• Coding Language Experience (e.g. C++, Python).

Further Information:

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.