Science and Technology Facilities Council Salary: £31,878 (plus £1000 welcome bonus) Hours: Full time Contract Type: Open Ended. Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024 Assessment centre: December 2024/January 2025 TBC
Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate. ISIS produces radiation as a by-product of its operational activities; prompt radiation from high energy proton, neutron and muon beams, and the radiation and radioactive contamination coming from the activation of various solid materials, liquids and gases (airborne).
Health Physics & Facility Safety (HPFS) Group supports ISIS operations by providing Health Physics monitoring, radioactive waste disposal, personal and environmental dosimetry, Health & Safety training and documentation guidance.
This support covers daily operations, maintenance, accelerator or instrument breakdowns, and a response to on and off-site incidents.
The HPFS Group (part of ISIS Instrumentation Division) is formed into 3 sections covering the mentioned support tasks: Health Physics, Radioactive Waste and Facility Safety (Dosimetry Office).
This is a unique opportunity for graduates interested in radiation protection in all its forms and all its applications to develop their skills and experience at the cutting edge of scientific endeavour – variety and challenge - are the key words for the role you will undertake applying your strong numerate background in physics or physical sciences.
You will work with and advise leading scientists and engineers on the design of new or upgrades to existing scientific facilities, undertaking shielding calculations, advising on ways of working to minimise radiation dose, advising on how radioactive wastes can be disposed of safely, be expert in the application of regulatory controls and engage with regulatory authorities.
Brief overview of the scheme The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.
Our dedicated Early Careers Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions.
We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.
For more information on our full list of benefits, please visit here.
About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities Key Duties We need graduates to support the corporate and ISIS teams that work on Radiation Protection, Health Physics and the management of Radioactive Waste in areas including:
Calculating and modelling radiation source terms for scientific experiments/facilities; Monitoring personal doses and minimising risk by the application of ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principles to radiation work Interpretation and application of radiological protection data Provision of a Health Physics service to personnel working in radiation environments Shielding and dose calculations/modelling Ensuring that BAT (Best Available Techniques) principles relating to radioactive waste are applied to all areas of operations and new projects Managing the safe storage and effective disposal of radioactive wastes Managing safe transport of radioactive materials, on and off-site You will undertake placements and training to understand each of these areas with the possibility to specialise later.
You will need to become familiar and demonstrate a real understanding of the relevant legislation and associated guidance, including IRR17, EPR10 and CDG.
Responsibilities You will be expected to:
Communicate and work with fellow radiation protection and radioactive waste staff, customers, scientists, engineers, and management Undertake calculations and radiological assessments Write documents including Safety Instructions, Risk Assessments, Operating Instructions Make effective use of IT, databases and modelling packages Take an active role in both technical and non-technical meetings Participate in the wider department and STFC graduate training programme. Once you are settled in, you will also be expected to:
Lead work packages and projects through to completion Help colleagues with less experience get up to speed Supervise/mentor junior colleagues. Training will be provided as necessary.
In addition to a full induction and "on the job" training, you will have the opportunity to attend conferences, attend specialist training, undertake various soft skills training and take part in our organisation-wide Early Careers conference, where you can network with other graduates and colleagues at the start of their career.
To apply for this graduate opportunity, we are looking for the following: Key: shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I)
Essential: Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study (S) Have the right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment (S) Demonstrate good communication skills, able to influence people at all levels Demonstrate good team working capabilities, and ability to work independently Creative and proactive attitude to problem solving with an analytical and logical approach The willingness to learn new skills, both technical and non-technical Demonstrates a drive and determination to achieve results Open minded and flexible in relation to the type of work assigned to them Good organisational skills and ability to take initiative Desirable: Work in a controlled radiation area and with ionising radiation, and wear and use PPE and RPE (if required). Undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas. Carry out manual handling activities Full driving licence Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter.
Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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