Postdoctoral Nuclear Fuel Modelling Scientist

Rolls-royce; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in the nuclear sector is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to develop methodologies for fuel performance modelling of dispersion fuels. The role includes supervising PhD students and dissemination of findings to relevant teams. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in nuclear engineering or a related field and possess strong analytical and teamwork skills. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package, including a market-leading pension scheme and exceptional annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in nuclear fuel engineering.
• Strong analytical and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop data and methodologies for fuel performance modelling.
• Support and supervise PhD students.
• Disseminate key findings to relevant teams.
• Collaborate with the nuclear fuels group at Manchester.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in nuclear fuel engineering or related field

Job description

A research institution in the nuclear sector is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to develop methodologies for fuel performance modelling of dispersion fuels. The role includes supervising PhD students and dissemination of findings to relevant teams. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in nuclear engineering or a related field and possess strong analytical and teamwork skills. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package, including a market-leading pension scheme and exceptional annual leave entitlement.