Navy - Senior Lecturer Reactor Physics and Thermal Hydraulics
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Gosport, England
Contract type: Part time
HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, PO12 3BY
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 educating and training personnel involved in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in Reactor Physics and Thermal Hydraulics.
Deliver lectures, tutorials and research project design up to Level 7 (Master's Level). Design, develop, deliver and assess courses in:
Core design choices in the Nuclear Reactor Plant (NRP), including their reactor physics and thermal hydraulic motivations and consequences.
The key reactor physics and thermal hydraulic constraints on the NRP and how reactor safety systems protect against the associated limits being exceeded, and the physical consequences of their being breached.
The appropriate models and experiments to study reactor physics and thermal hydraulics issues. Appreciation of the significance of the results and how they are applied in core design and operation.
The dynamic behaviour of the NRP, including the interaction of reactor physics and thermal hydraulics, and how this relates to reactor stability.
The through-life reactor physics behaviour of the NRP, including analysis of the measures used to achieve the desired lifetime and performance.
Critically evaluate and compare the appropriateness of reactor physics and thermal hydraulic models and the procedures currently applied in the evaluation of core design and operation.
Develop new, or enhance existing, models and methods to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulic problems in the NRP when current tools lack appropriate scope.
Recommend and design experiments to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulics problems in nuclear reactor plants and to reduce uncertainty in judgement of component behaviour and safe life.
Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate computational and experimental methods for NRP physics assessment and analysis.
Influence decisions at a senior level on the reactor physics and thermal hydraulic design of new plant components, their performance, and safety justification.
You Will Also:
Deliver lectures, tutorials and research project design up to Level 7 (Master's Level). Design, develop, deliver and assess courses in:
Core design choices in the Nuclear Reactor Plant (NRP), including their reactor physics and thermal hydraulic motivations and consequences.
The key reactor physics and thermal hydraulic constraints on the NRP and how reactor safety systems protect against the associated limits being exceeded, and the physical consequences of their being breached.
The appropriate models and experiments to study reactor physics and thermal hydraulics issues. Appreciation of the significance of the results and how they are applied in core design and operation.
The dynamic behaviour of the NRP, including the interaction of reactor physics and thermal hydraulics, and how this relates to reactor stability.
The through-life reactor physics behaviour of the NRP, including analysis of the measures used to achieve the desired lifetime and performance.
Critically evaluate and compare the appropriateness of reactor physics and thermal hydraulic models and the procedures currently applied in the evaluation of core design and operation.
Develop new, or enhance existing, models and methods to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulic problems in the NRP when current tools lack appropriate scope.
Recommend and design experiments to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulics problems in nuclear reactor plants and to reduce uncertainty in judgement of component behaviour and safe life.
Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate computational and experimental methods for NRP physics assessment and analysis.
Influence decisions at a senior level on the reactor physics and thermal hydraulic design of new plant components, their performance, and safety justification.
You Will Also:
Ability to deliver clear, engaging, and structured lectures collaborating effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications
A postgraduate (Level 7) in a STEM subject.
Proof of qualification will be required at interview.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
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 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 home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At Sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Experience
Behaviours
Applicants invited to interview will need to demonstrate their technical knowledge and must give a ten-minute presentation in an area of their subject expertise.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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 educating and training personnel involved in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in Reactor Physics and Thermal Hydraulics.
Deliver lectures, tutorials and research project design up to Level 7 (Master's Level). Design, develop, deliver and assess courses in:
Core design choices in the Nuclear Reactor Plant (NRP), including their reactor physics and thermal hydraulic motivations and consequences.
The key reactor physics and thermal hydraulic constraints on the NRP and how reactor safety systems protect against the associated limits being exceeded, and the physical consequences of their being breached.
The appropriate models and experiments to study reactor physics and thermal hydraulics issues. Appreciation of the significance of the results and how they are applied in core design and operation.
The dynamic behaviour of the NRP, including the interaction of reactor physics and thermal hydraulics, and how this relates to reactor stability.
The through-life reactor physics behaviour of the NRP, including analysis of the measures used to achieve the desired lifetime and performance.
Critically evaluate and compare the appropriateness of reactor physics and thermal hydraulic models and the procedures currently applied in the evaluation of core design and operation.
Develop new, or enhance existing, models and methods to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulic problems in the NRP when current tools lack appropriate scope.
Recommend and design experiments to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulics problems in nuclear reactor plants and to reduce uncertainty in judgement of component behaviour and safe life.
Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate computational and experimental methods for NRP physics assessment and analysis.
Influence decisions at a senior level on the reactor physics and thermal hydraulic design of new plant components, their performance, and safety justification.
You Will Also:
- Design, supervise and assess project students.
- Undertake Course Manager duties.
- Maintain, develop, and manage codes and software.
- Operate and manage specialist equipment.
- Attend working groups and represent the department at conferences and working groups.
- Ensure continued professional development in area of specialist knowledge.
Deliver lectures, tutorials and research project design up to Level 7 (Master's Level). Design, develop, deliver and assess courses in:
Core design choices in the Nuclear Reactor Plant (NRP), including their reactor physics and thermal hydraulic motivations and consequences.
The key reactor physics and thermal hydraulic constraints on the NRP and how reactor safety systems protect against the associated limits being exceeded, and the physical consequences of their being breached.
The appropriate models and experiments to study reactor physics and thermal hydraulics issues. Appreciation of the significance of the results and how they are applied in core design and operation.
The dynamic behaviour of the NRP, including the interaction of reactor physics and thermal hydraulics, and how this relates to reactor stability.
The through-life reactor physics behaviour of the NRP, including analysis of the measures used to achieve the desired lifetime and performance.
Critically evaluate and compare the appropriateness of reactor physics and thermal hydraulic models and the procedures currently applied in the evaluation of core design and operation.
Develop new, or enhance existing, models and methods to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulic problems in the NRP when current tools lack appropriate scope.
Recommend and design experiments to solve reactor physics and thermal hydraulics problems in nuclear reactor plants and to reduce uncertainty in judgement of component behaviour and safe life.
Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate computational and experimental methods for NRP physics assessment and analysis.
Influence decisions at a senior level on the reactor physics and thermal hydraulic design of new plant components, their performance, and safety justification.
You Will Also:
- Design, supervise and assess project students.
- Undertake Course Manager duties.
- Maintain, develop, and manage codes and software.
- Operate and manage specialist equipment.
- Attend working groups and represent the department at conferences and working groups.
- Ensure continued professional development in area of specialist knowledge.
Ability to deliver clear, engaging, and structured lectures collaborating effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications
A postgraduate (Level 7) in a STEM subject.
Proof of qualification will be required at interview.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
- 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 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 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 home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this 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.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
At Sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:
Experience
- Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
- Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability in no more than 500 words.
Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Applicants invited to interview will need to demonstrate their technical knowledge and must give a ten-minute presentation in an area of their subject expertise.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : Jane Carter
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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