Radiochemist University Placement at Nuclear Defence Company
Gradfuel, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for passionate Undergraduate Students to join our Radiochemist team.
As a Radiochemistry undergraduate student you will have the opportunity to work with world-class scientists in an exciting part of our company that provides a wide range of analytical capabilities and expert advice to the overall company and government agencies / external customers, whilst ensuring we meets regulatory and licence condition compliance.
There are three placements available:
Radiochemistry with Mass Spectrometry Placement
Lab based placement split between two teams who use radiochemistry separations to isolate and purify trace actinides from environmental samples prior to measurement using Inorganic mass spectrometry to characterise isotopic amp; elemental signatures. Previous experience with radiochemistry or isotope mass spectrometry would be preferable.
Radiochemistry with Radiation Detection Placement
Lab based placement split between two teams who use radiochemistry separations to isolate and purify a range of nuclides of interest from environmental and radioactive samples with measurements through gamma spectroscopy, liquid scintillation counting and alpha spectroscopy. Previous coding experience would be preferable although there will be ample opportunities to learn throughout the placement
Radiation Detection Scientist Placement
Lab and desk-based placement performing radiometric analysis and data analysis for multiple customers across the company and UK government. This placement will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to plan and perform their own analysis using gamma spectroscopy, liquid scintillation counting and alpha spectrometry as well as other novel detection systems. Experience will also be gained in data science methods although previous experience is not essential and ample training will be provided
Requirements
We are interested in applications from candidates working towards a degree in Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Physics, or combined Chemistry/Physics.
You will possess the following traits and qualities:
- Growth Mindset; You’re full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there.
- Curious; you’re a person who loves to think outside the box. (You’re a person who loves to take the box apart!).
- Innovative; you’re open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas.
- Resilience; you’re an advocate of ‘speaking up’ for yourself and others openly and constructively.
- Team Worker; you’re dependable. You’re interested in collaborating with and supporting others.
Benefits
- We offer all undergraduate students a salary of 20,500
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent work/life balance
- 9-day working fortnight. This means you get every other Friday off work
- Access to employee discounts portal everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure.