Rad Protection Physicist

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for 2 Rad Protection Physicist's on a permanent based in Cumbria. (Hybrid working will be supported).
Salary DOE.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising and conducting analysis and experiments to support system qualification
• Supporting progression of design optimisation
• Producing and reviewing radiological safety justifications for proposed design solutions
• Direct development of in-house toolsets in support of the department goals
• Leading detailed shield design, balancing build requirements alongside system performance requirements

Your skills and experiences:
Essential

• Relevant STEM degree in Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Nuclear Engineering
• Demonstrable experience of radiation transport codes such as MCNP/MCBEND/Attilla
• Understanding of radiation physics
• Experience of radiation safety studies & behaviours
• Experience of radiation metrology
• Knowledge of the ALARP principle

Desirable:

• Experience of managing technical projects

Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.