Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Radiation Protection Physicist on a permanent basis in Cumbria. (Hybrid working will be supported).

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct radiological safety assessments
• Assess radiation damage risk to electronics
• Develop and deploy radiation detection systems
• Complete the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system
• Run and analyze point kernel and Monte Carlo calculations
• Provide technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat
• Develop ALARP justifications in support of design decisions

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field
• Demonstrable knowledge/experience of radiation physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear safety, or similar
• Knowledge/experience of radiological safety assessments, ALARP justifications, or similar
• Knowledge/experience of radiation transport methods (ATTILA/MCBEND/MCNP, etc.)

Why We're Different:

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

We are smarter, faster, more agile — with a laser focus on nuclear, developing nuclear talent pools before 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.