Digital Twin Research Fellow - Nuclear Reactor Modeling

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop a digital twin framework for its Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab TRIGA reactor. The role involves independent research, mentoring students, and contributing to various aspects of reactor multiphysics and computational methods. A PhD in a relevant field is required, along with a strong publication history. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $80,000 and is an opportunity to work with leading experts in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the last three years.
• Strong publication history in computational science and engineering.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research.
• Mentor students in the research group.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Support faculty in grant proposals.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Computational science

Artificial intelligence

Data science

Machine learning

Software development

GIT-based version control

High-performance computing

Education

PhD in nuclear engineering or related field

Tools

VERA

MOOSE

Shift

Job description

A leading research university in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop a digital twin framework for its Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab TRIGA reactor. The role involves independent research, mentoring students, and contributing to various aspects of reactor multiphysics and computational methods. A PhD in a relevant field is required, along with a strong publication history. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $80,000 and is an opportunity to work with leading experts in the field.