Location:RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, withfree onsite parking.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Package: £28,420 - £34,000 per annum(depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern:AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will considerflexible working requestsso that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Closing Date:29th October 2024

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting forApplied Scientiststo join theTechnology Development Groupwithin our Physics sub-function. The roles sit within theAdvanced Imaging Teamand theShock Diagnostics Team.

Working as anApplied Scientistwithin theTechnology Development Group,the successful candidate will undertake research and development on diagnostics for hydrodynamics trials. You will be working in the laboratory developing new techniques and diagnostics, undertaking data analysis, keeping up to date with scientific literature and developing new techniques for the analysis of diagnostic data.

This role is very varied and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work on cutting edge R&D as well as applying this R&D to explosive experiments.

There is the opportunity for occasional travel within the UK and overseas, to attend conferences and participate in experiments.

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, or relevant experience in the field of optics or photonics.
• Some practical laboratory skills.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience of programming with MatLab or Python will enhance your application

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 forProfessional Career Developmentincluding funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance(4 x annual salary).
• Discounts- access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policyincluding paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The'Working at AWE' pageon our website is where you can find full details in the'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise 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. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.