may include: Linear and non-linear static structural stress analysis Transient dynamic explicit analysis Frequency-domain analysis (modal, harmonic, shock response, etc.) Coupled multi-physics e.g. fluid-structure interaction Transient and steady-state thermal analysis Who Are We Looking For? A degree-level background in a STEM subject is preferred. more »
conventional blast and shock effects Assessment of structural response/damage Simulation of high-velocity impact Hydrocode modelling Explicit dynamic finite element analysis Multi physics coupling inc. FSI In addition to day-to-day analysis tasks, other responsibilities may include: Communicating analysis results through production of clear, concise reports & presentations more »
new modelling capability focussed on full-spectrum analysis of nuclear and radiological hazards. Your responsibilities will include: Verification and Validation (V&V) of complex physics models (some developed within the team, some sourced externally). End-to-end comparison of the capability against experimental data and other software packages to … HPC) platforms A specialism in one or more of the following areas: Numerical methods Uncertainty quantification Computational fluid dynamics Structural dynamics Nuclear/radiation physics Atmospheric transport and dispersion modelling Using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security more »
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
AWE Plc
is the potential for travel opportunities for collaboration and to attend conferences. You will also engage with application teams such as nuclear and electron physics, material properties, fluid dynamics or other areas of solving PDEs to understand requirements and facilitate future adoption of the algorithms. You will be responsible for more »
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time, Work From Home
our Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. The Criticality Safety Assessor role is multidisciplinary and involves the combination of a strong technical understanding of the nuclear physics of criticality with a working knowledge of writing safety assessments, as well as familiarity of, and interaction with, many other professional disciplines. Nuclear physics knowledge … Degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent level of experience; An understanding of relevant technical topics which include: nuclear physics, physics of criticality, mathematics, statistics, chemistry and metallurgy of fissile material; Experience of demonstrating good engineering and scientific judgement with extensive experience in using fundamental more »
through theoretical research, model development and assessment. The role will sit within the Collateral Effects team , part of our Systems Assessment Group , within the Physics sub-function. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £40,000 - £55,000 (depending on your … ongoing model development work in one or more of the following: atmospheric science, debris/particle formation, physical injury/trauma, nuclear/radiation physics, using computational models, and ongoing code development. Key Responsibilities Planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies Planning and development of theoretical models and … and/or relevant industry experience A specialism in one or more of the following areas: Numerical methods Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Turbulence Atmospheric physics and dispersion modelling Buoyant plume rise Multiphase material modelling Thermodynamics and equation of state Physical chemistry Using bespoke software to complete detailed analysis Working level more »
you need to be considered? Honours Degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or closely related discipline or equivalent level of experience; Understanding of nuclear physics, physics of criticality, chemistry, and metallurgy of fissile material; Detailed knowledge of criticality safety assessment techniques and principles; Detailed knowledge of the regulatory requirements of more »