Graduate Applied Materials Technologist

Fusion Energy Base; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fusion energy organization in the UK seeks a Graduate Applied Materials Technologist to support its mission in providing material property data for future fusion plants. Responsibilities include assisting with research projects, disseminating findings, and enhancing professional skills through a dedicated training program. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Science or Engineering from 2024 or 2025, be proficient in Microsoft applications, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions and flexible working options.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave allowance

Support for equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Engineering expected in 2024 or 2025.
• Confident with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects related to experimental mechanics, materials characterization, or digital materials technologies.
• Contribute to research outputs under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of fusion relevant topics.

Skills

Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong appetite to learn

Effective collaboration

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering from 2024 or 2025

Job description

As a Graduate Applied Materials Technologist, you will support the Applied Materials Technology Group in its mission to become the global leader in providing validated material property data and the associated R&D technologies needed for current and future fusion plants. This aligns with the wider vision of the Fusion Technology Division to enable the development and qualification of fusion device components for deployment in commercial fusion power plants.

As part of the 20% dedicated to training and development, you will complete a core suite of activities aimed at enhancing your professional and business skills, with flexibility to tailor the programme to both your personal development and the needs of your specific role.

Your core responsibilities:

• Perform low-complexity tasks independently and medium-complexity tasks under supervision to support the delivery of projects related to one or more of AMTs key research areas: experimental mechanics, materials characterisation or digital materials technologies.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research outputs under supervision of senior staff (via technical reports, publications, conference talks, etc.)
• Under supervision and through independent study, work towards becoming a competent technical practitioner in one of AMTs key research areas: experimental mechanics, materials characterisation or digital materials technologies and their related sub-fields.
• Perform a variety of technical tasks designed to provide experience & familiarisation with staff, methods, practices, & programs of the Group and wider Division.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects.
• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2024 or '25
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporatebonus scheme up to7%and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to equality and being fullyinclusive

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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

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 leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.

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