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Postdoctoral Appointee – Nuclear Engineer
Develop advanced computational models for analyzing the safety and efficiency of nuclear reactors.
Remote
Entry Level
3 months ago
Argonne National Laboratory
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✨ About The Role
- The postdoctoral appointee will develop computational methods and computer codes to model advanced nuclear reactors.
- Responsibilities include analyzing multi-physics aspects of nuclear fission/fusion reactors, such as neutronics and thermal-hydraulics.
- The role may involve reactor analysis, including transient analysis and engineered system evaluation.
- The candidate will also explore machine learning applications in modeling thermal fluid behavior relevant to reactor analysis.
- Producing papers and reports to describe the results of development work and analyses is a key expectation of the position.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related field, demonstrating a strong foundation in nuclear engineering principles.
- Experience with computational methods and numerical solvers for engineering applications is essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should possess knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics, particularly in the context of nuclear system applications and reactor safety analyses.
- Strong programming skills and familiarity with modern software development practices are necessary to effectively contribute to the team.
- The ability to communicate complex results clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, is crucial for collaboration with co-workers and support personnel.
About Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is home to groundbreaking discoveries and transformative technologies across many science domains.