Senior Research Manager

Ref 10195
Application Status Closed
Closing Date
Contract FULL TIME
Starting Salary
Benefits Performance related bonus and car allowance
Location Thomson Avenue
Head Office Town Harwell
Head Office Postcode OX11 0GD
Country UK

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Roles and Responsibilities

Research strategy and programme definition

  • Accountable for technical leadership and definition of research to underpin the technical basis for geological disposal.
  • Accountable for interpreting the needs of the disposal system safety case, site-specific assessments and RWM’s engineering design for scientific knowledge potentially including mathematical modelling and translating these into a well-defined research strategy and programme.
  • Accountable for contributing to and supporting the development of RWM’s technical strategy and Science and Technology Plan.
  • Accountable for planning and prioritising research work in alignment with the GDF programme and underpinning projects.

Intelligent Customer

  • Accountable for obtaining solutions (including scientific knowledge and modelling) by acting as intelligent customer for specified areas of RWM’s research programme as appropriate to the post-holder’s academic discipline and experience.
  • Responsible for research input to disposability assessments, in accordance with RWM procedures.
  • Responsible for scientific liaison with University Departments through the RWM research support office, industry wide scientific fora and scientific institutes.

Technical Authority

  • Accountable for acting as technical authority and providing authoritative advice and input to RWM objectives as required, this may include interactions with the regulators and other key stakeholders.
  • Accountable for interpretation of research outcomes and translating these into advice to other RWM departments.
  • Responsible for providing focused technical support to the critical business areas of Waste Management and GDF Siting.
  • Responsible for acting as a senior representative at national and international scientific fora and events, as appropriate.
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating RWM’s scientific knowledge in specified areas and for ensuring that the knowledge database in these areas remains accessible and its relevance to future work is well-defined.
  • Responsible for understanding the content and relevance of overseas research programmes to RWM’s safety case and engineering interests.
Experience Required
  • Good first degree and PhD in science or engineering subject.
  • Chartered membership status (or willingness to work towards this) in relevant professional institute.
  • Recognised expert (international standing) with demonstrable knowledge of in the specialist area.
  • Significant experience in management of research scope delivered by appointed parties.
  • Understanding of the needs of the disposal system safety case and the scientific basis for disposal of radioactive waste.
  • Effective communication of technical aspects to either a specialist or non-technical audience.
  • Proven ability to influence collaborative and contracted projects to gain the requisite outcomes.
  • Significant experience in translating a technical challenge into specific knowledge gaps, identification of research needs and objectives and formulating appropriate research activities to further RWM’s understanding.
  • Understanding of complexities of working within a programme and project driven environment.
Keywords:
Research