ND TSC - UKRI GRAD

Summary of Key Duties & Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for development, commissioning and operation of high power radio frequency systems for the various particle accelerator projects, such as CLARA, being undertaken by ASTeC. You will work with a small team including electrical / mechanical designers and external contractors to continuously develop and improve these high power RF amplification and transport systems.
• This may involve everything from basic conceptual design studies, detailed design, computer simulations and implementation of solutions.
• You will be expected to work closely your RF group team members plus other scientific and engineering groups as part of a wider team. This will often involve working with external groups from both industry and other world leading research organisations.
• A key part of the role is willingness to travel both within the UK and internationally, and you will be expected to effectively present your technical work, and communicate with diverse audiences. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Most importantly, we are seeking a high quality graduate who has a passion and genuine enthusiasm for working in a research environment, with a good basic understanding of what we do, and why we do it.