Navy Command - Lecturer Nuclear Physics

Job summary

Are you looking for a change that is stimulating and rewarding. The Nuclear Department within Navy Command, has a key role in providing education and training ranging from introductory to postgraduate level to Service and MOD Civilian personnel, in support of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme as well as bespoke courses for the wider nuclear industry.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of specialists in materials, physics, chemistry, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear safety related to nuclear power applications.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting the education and training of personnel within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme, delivering teaching and research activities in Nuclear Physics, Reactor Physics, Deterministic and Monte Carlo Modelling, Radiation Physics, Radiation Shielding, and Radiation Detection up to Level 7 (Master's level).

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering lectures, tutorials, and academic support across the above subject areas.
• Supporting the design, delivery, and supervision of student research projects.
• Assisting with the development, maintenance, and management of specialist modelling codes and software tools.
• Operating, maintaining, and managing specialist hardware and laboratory equipment.
• Representing the department at working groups, technical meetings, and professional conferences.
• Maintaining and developing specialist subject knowledge through continuous professional development.
• Undertaking research activities that support and enhance teaching and learning within the discipline.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6) in a STEM subject.

Desirable Criteria:

• A Postgraduate Qualification (Level 7) in a STEM Subject.
• Experience in a nuclear academic, industrial or research environment.
• A formal certified teaching qualification is required for this post. If not already in possession of a teaching qualification, applicants must undertake a course of study to be completed within 24 months of commencing the job.
• Ability to deliver clear engaging and structured lectures collaborating effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:
•A Batchelors Degree (Level 6) in a STEM subject.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

The faculty strongly supports continuing professional development and therefore upon taking up the position, you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of courses, attend conferences and build collaborations with industry and academia. If you have not already acquired professional registration, then you will also be supported in working towards Chartered status with a relevant scientific or engineering professional body. It is anticipated that any research undertaken which is not security classified may be suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals or at conferences.

The department is in HMS Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire which is the primary engineering training establishment for the Royal Navy. HMS Sultan's on-site facilities include secure parking, gymnasium, Wardroom membership and an onsite shop. Stokes Bay beach is close by and Gosport is a short ferry ride to Portsmouth, which offers excellent facilities such as access to travel networks, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays outlet shopping.

This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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