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Radiation Physicist

Posted: 20/10/25
Recruiter:Westlakes Recruit
Reference:3014122638
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£50,000 Annual
Location:Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Description:

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Radiation Protection Physicist on a permanent based in Cumbria. (Hybrid working will be supported, this will be 3-4 days a week onsite)

What you'll be doing:

Conducting radiological safety assessments

  • Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics

    Developing and deploying radiation detection systems

    Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system

    Running and analysing point kernel and monte-carlo calculations

    Providing technical advice on impact of changes and defects across the whole boat

    Developing ALARP justifications in support of design decision

Your skills and experiences:
Essential

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 (ATTILLA/MCBEND/MCNP etc.


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.

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