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Specialist Radiation Physicist

Seoul, South Korea

Overview

We are currently seeking a Specialist Radiation Physicist to be a part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

Your role

  • Lead, plan, perform, document, review, and/or verify technical analyses that includes: The use of radiation transport codes, performing dose calculations, and/or application / development of activity transport models.
  • Produce high quality reports effectively summarizing technical information.
  • Present results to internal and/or external stakeholders.
  • Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
  • Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed.
  • Develop, adapt, or modify computer codes for specific applications and to solve new problems.
Nuclear Project & Programme Management

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-159046

Salary range

-

About you

  • Masters or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, and Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario (or in progress to attain).
  • 15+ years of relevant experience performing neutronics, radiation transport, dose, activity transport and/or dispersion model calculations or 10 years of experience with an advanced degree.
  • Expertise with the computer codes MCNP, SCALE/ORIGEN, or ADDAM (equivalent codes acceptable, ability to program especially in python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran and proficient in
  • Microsoft Office. Familiarity with the Linux operating system.
  • Working knowledge of work processes, and associated technologies. Eligible to obtain license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.
  • Conversant in the codes and Standards used in safety analysis.
  • Ability to program especially in python, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran and familiarity with the Linux operating system.
  • Eligible to obtain license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.
  • Experience with rehabilitation and decommissioning activities and supporting station operations.
  • Experience working at a nuclear facility, performing radiation transport and shielding calculations, and code development including source control and testing.
  • Knowledge of the nuclear regulatory framework, along with codes and standards applicable for nuclear work in Canada.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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