Experimental Physicist

Experimental Physicist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Experimental Physicist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop simulations of radiation detectors and medical imaging systems using GEANT4/GATE software;
  • Plan and carry out the experimental evaluation of radiation detectors and analyse the results;
  • Report writing and presentation of results;
  • Develop and articulate new ideas and concepts;
  • Working within an experienced team of scientists and engineers on research and design of detector systems, collimators and algorithms.

Requirements:

  • High standard of data analysis and critical thinking;
  • Knowledge and practical experience of radiation detector instrumentation;
  • Demonstrated experience of physics simulation tools, such as GEANT4, GATE, GAMOS, MCNP, COMSOL or similar;
  • Medical Image reconstruction knowledge and experience;
  • An excellent degree 2.1 or above in Physics;
  • Able to present to customers and in a conference or sponsor environment;
  • Understanding of radiation detector electronics, signal generation, interfacing and data processing;
  • Willingness to travel both within the UK and internationally;
  • Experience in simulating and working with imaging systems;
  • Experience of programming languages, such as C++, ROOT, Python;
  • Ability to research and select new physics concepts and ideas and to implement them in a simulation model;
  • Demonstration of the delivery of the essential requirements in an industrial environment.