If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Senior Seismoacoustic Scientist

 

Location: RG7 4RS, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Blacknest.

 

Package: £46,130 - £65,000, (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

 

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

 

Let us introduce the role

We are looking to recruit a Senior Seismoacoustic Scientist to work on the Nuclear Treaty Verification programme, supporting AWE's national nuclear security role.

Since May 1962, the Eskdalemuir (EKA) seismic array has been in operation, providing AWE with a near-complete library of seismograms from the entire period of underground testing. 

As part of a team advising the UK Government on the technical verification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), you will analyse data and carry out research to ensure our monitoring facilities are protected from seismic noise, balancing technical work, stakeholders, policy development and legal challenges, in addition to gaining a broad understanding of the wider context in which we operate.

  

Main duties and responsibilities:

Enhance our capability to assess CTBT relevant events through safeguarding our monitoring facilities

Provide technical expertise including assessment and modelling of data, to develop the scientific and engineering evidence to support policy development

Prepare and present professional-quality presentations and technical reports to technical peers, management and external stakeholders

Participate in national and international collaborative work

Who are we looking for?

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

A first degree or higher in a physical or mathematical science, or engineering (or equivalent experience)

Experience of monitoring of low frequency noise and vibration

Extensive experience of technical projects and delivery

Strongly numerate with a strong analytical background

Understanding of generation of seismoacoustic signals from vibrating structures

Experience of signal processing and modelling, including the interpretation and manipulation of Power Spectral Density estimates and frequency analysis.

Experience of managing and analysing large data sets

Knowledge of one or more computer programming or scripting languages and demonstrate the ability to implement your own algorithms

Able to work independently and unsupervised, as well as within a team to achieve common goals

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, including dealing with stakeholder challenges

Knowledge of source and propagation terms, including attenuation

 

We are keen to hear from highly motivated individuals with excellent time-management, communication and presentation skills. You will also be comfortable working in diverse teams with differing technical skills and backgrounds.  Some UK and or overseas travel may be involved.

 

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Relocation Assistance (terms & conditions apply).

 

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

 

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.