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Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Radiation Physicist to be engaged on a permanent basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

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 requirementsYour 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 principleDesirable:

Experience of managing technical projects

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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!

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