Postdoc: Fuel Modelling & Advanced ATF Simulations

EPFL CED Centre d'Employabilité et de Développement / Employability and Development Center; Schweiz; A distancia; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paul Scherrer Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in fuel modelling and behaviour. The role focuses on improving fuel performance codes and developing coupled workflows, with emphasis on ATF concepts such as Cr-coated cladding and other advanced fuels.

You will contribute to international activities, supervise students, and disseminate results through publications and reports. A PhD in nuclear engineering and strong programming skills are required.

Formación

• PhD in nuclear engineering (or related discipline).
• Strong background in nuclear fuel behaviour and fuel performance modelling.
• Experience with fuel performance codes and validation/benchmarking.

Responsabilidades

• Improve fuel performance codes and models for reactor operation and dry storage conditions.
• Develop coupled workflows linking fuel performance simulations to other codes.
• Model ATF concepts, including Cr-coated cladding, and validate new models.
• Contribute to international activities and supervise students.
• Prepare publications and technical reports.

Conocimientos

Fuel behaviour

Nuclear fuel modelling

Programming

Scripting

English proficiency

Educación

PhD in nuclear engineering

Herramientas

FRAPCON/FRAPTRAN

TRANSURANUS

FALCON

BISON

OFFBEAT

Descripción del empleo

Paul Scherrer Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in fuel modelling and behaviour. The role focuses on improving fuel performance codes and developing coupled workflows, with emphasis on ATF concepts such as Cr-coated cladding and other advanced fuels.

You will contribute to international activities, supervise students, and disseminate results through publications and reports. A PhD in nuclear engineering and strong programming skills are required.