Graduate Applied Materials Technologist in Rotherham

Job description

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

As a Graduate Applied Materials Technologist, you will support the Applied Materials Technology Group in its mission to become the global leader in providing validated material property data and the associated R&D technologies needed for current and future fusion plants. This aligns with the wider vision of the Fusion Technology Division to enable the development and qualification of fusion device components for deployment in commercial fusion power plants.

Your core responsibilities:

• Perform low-complexity tasks independently and medium-complexity tasks under supervision to support the delivery of projects related to one or more of AMTs key research areas: experimental mechanics, materials characterisation or digital materials technologies.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research outputs under supervision of senior staff (via technical reports, publications, conference talks, etc.)
• Under supervision and through independent study, work towards becoming a competent technical practitioner in one of AMTs key research areas: experimental mechanics, materials characterisation or digital materials technologies and their related sub-fields.
• Perform a variety of technical tasks designed to provide experience & familiarisation with staff, methods, practices, & programs of the Group and wider Division.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of fusion relevant topics and apply this learning to assigned projects.
  
  

• Degree in Science or Engineering from 2024 or '25
• Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges
• Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload
  
  

A full list of our benefits can be found here

https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

• £35,227 base salary
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.



UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English