CFD Modeler for Isotope Enrichment R&D

American Nuclear Society; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Computational Fluid Dynamics modeler to apply modeling tools for enrichment technologies. You will collaborate with computer scientists and experimental facilities to develop verified models for isotope enrichment and to support R&D across prototype devices at ORNL.

The selected candidate will join the Gas Testing & Simulation Group within CETD and contribute to planning and executing modeling studies, producing rigorous reports, and writing

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or closely related field.
• Experience in applications of computational fluid dynamic models for decision making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-disciplined teams.
• The ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing, to sponsoring agencies, other engineers and researchers, technicians, and craftsmen.
• The ability to work flexible hours and travel when required.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Apply initial modeling efforts as they pertain to enrichment technologies.
• Work closely with testing staff & project management to develop targeted model applications
• Plan and execute modeling studies.
• Produce and present thorough, scientific reports describing methods, materials, and conclusions based on modeling analyses.
• Develop and write proposals for innovative research and funding.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Skills

CFD modeling

Scientific communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

DOE Q clearance eligibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/CS

MS degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Linux

High-Performance Computing

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Computational Fluid Dynamics modeler to apply modeling tools for enrichment technologies. You will collaborate with computer scientists and experimental facilities to develop verified models for isotope enrichment and to support R&D across prototype devices at ORNL.

The selected candidate will join the Gas Testing & Simulation Group within CETD and contribute to planning and executing modeling studies, producing rigorous reports, and writing