Physics Data Scientist
- Employer
- AWE
- Location
- Berkshire, UK
- Salary
- £28,420-£39,500 + Pension, 9-day fortnight
- Posting live until
- 3 Mar 2025
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- Discipline
- AI, data science & machine learning
- Job type
- Government/Public sector
Job Details
Physics Data Scientist
Closing Date: 4th March 2025
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time on site at AWE Aldermaston. Occasional working from home is quite normal for those in this role but there will need to be flexibility around working pattern to meet business requirements.
Package: £28,420-£39,500 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application
Let us introduce the role
AWE is currently recruiting for a Data Scientist within the Systems Assessment Group focused on the Nuclear Threat Reduction mission space.
This role is ideally suited to a physicist with a keen focus on Data Science who enjoys working with diverse teams on a wide area including Radiation Detection, Computational Modelling and Machine Learning.
Working with extant teams of subject matter experts from a variety of backgrounds the successful candidate will both apply and develop their Data Science skills by addressing real world problems pertaining to nuclear threat reduction.
In addition to Nuclear Threat Reduction project work the successful candidate will help provide decision making support for the business through data science analysis and modelling; working in a team of specialists to provide information and insights using their applied data science knowledge. They will further contribute to the future of AWE by understanding and optimising data science processes, analysis and experimental design using appropriate libraries, software and tools developing a deep understanding of the nuclear defence sector.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
- A strong degree in Physics or a related subject with a focus on applied science. Postgraduate degrees such as MPhys, MSc, MEng, and PhD would also be welcome;
- Ability to develop code in languages like R, Python, MATLAB, C++, FORTRAN.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Experience working with scientific/engineering/academic teams focusing on data science and an understanding of data science best practice;
- The ability to convey complex and highly technical issues to diverse audiences;
- Familiarity with common libraries for statistical analysis, data assessment and machine learning and the software development lifecycle;
- A structured approach to problem solving.
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here:
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave;
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions);
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay;
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services;
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary);
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending;
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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Company
AWE plays a crucial role in national nuclear security. Working to support the defence of our country, we’re a community of creative thinkers from all kinds of backgrounds in all kinds of roles, with one clear mission – to keep everyone, our environment and everything around us safe and secure. Our role in nuclear defence and the specialist expertise we provide to the government, is vital in the defence against the most serious threats faced by the UK – and to keeping the peace. From developing the warheads for the nuclear deterrent, to providing counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions, the work we do is of global importance.
Why work for us
What we do is unique and so are the people who work here. We are a team of around 6500 people – proud to be part of such an important mission. We are committed to equality at work and to mainstreaming diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We believe that by bringing together a diverse range of people we’ll get the diversity of thought to approach challenges in new ways.
Training and development
We believe in supporting our people through long-term investment in learning and development. Alongside in-house and on-line training capabilities, we support membership of professional bodies. We also focus on building and developing leadership skills, in pursuit of our best-in-class ambition. We do this through tailored leadership development programmes, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, designed to equip our leaders with the skills to drive performance and bring out the best in their teams.
Graduate schemes
Our two-year Evolve programme offers four career pathways: Science, Engineering, Environment, Safety, Health & Quality and Corporate & Operations. The programme is designed to be flexible, to incorporate a range of experiences as well as business needs. You’ll undertake several placements to expand your knowledge of your discipline, enabling you to develop yourself and your ongoing career. Your line manager will work with you and support you on your journey.
What we are looking for
We are always looking for high-calibre people to join our team. Whatever stage of your career, AWE is an exciting and challenging environment to develop your skills and achieve your potential. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognize and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Please note that you must be a British national to apply for a role at AWE.
Location
Reading, UK
Number of employees
6500
Main areas of research
Nuclear defence, nuclear forensics, radiation detection, plasma physics, hydrodynamics, high-performance computing, materials science
Positions recently recruited for
Computational physics, criticality scientists, experimental physics, radiation science, high-performance computing, radiation detection
Pre-requisites
Must be a British national and have resided in the UK for 10 years for our science and engineering roles
How to apply
Please visit our website www.awe.co.uk/careers for further information
Contact
Tel +44 (0)118 981 4111
www.awe.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.awe.co.uk/
- Telephone
- +44 0118 98 24643
- Location
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AWE Aldermaston
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 4PR
United Kingdom
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