PhD: Flexible SMR Power Cycles for Grid Stability

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD position focused on Flexibility in Nuclear Power. You will design advanced power cycles for SMRs with energy storage, couple transient models to reactor dynamics, and analyze load-following scenarios with an expert supervisory team in a growing Dutch nuclear landscape.

The PhD is within the Process & Energy group of the Mechanical Engineering faculty, offering opportunities for collaboration with the Reactor Institute Delft

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or mechanical engineering or similar field.
• Ample experience in thermodynamic system modelling, notably transient modelling.
• Interest in nuclear energy and its societal role is a plus.
• Good communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Transient modelling

Thermodynamic modelling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in physics

MSc in mechanical engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD position focused on Flexibility in Nuclear Power. You will design advanced power cycles for SMRs with energy storage, couple transient models to reactor dynamics, and analyze load-following scenarios with an expert supervisory team in a growing Dutch nuclear landscape.

The PhD is within the Process & Energy group of the Mechanical Engineering faculty, offering opportunities for collaboration with the Reactor Institute Delft