Postdoctoral Fellow: Nuclear Digital Twin & HPC Research

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering to advance digital twin frameworks for the NETL TRIGA reactor. You will collaborate with Dr.

Kevin Clarno and contribute to nuclear digital twin programs, with renewals possible annually based on performance and funding. Responsibilities include independent research, mentoring, publishing, and assisting in grant proposals, with eligibility for TRS/ORP retirement options as

Qualifications

• PhD completed within three years in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated publication record and track record of innovation.
• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research in computational engineering and uncertainty quantification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in digital twin development for NETL TRIGA reactor.
• Mentor students in the research group and supervise work.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and assist in grant proposal development.

Skills

Independent research

Mentoring students

Publications

Grant writing

Education

PhD in nuclear engineering or related field

Tools

VERA

MOOSE

Shift

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering to advance digital twin frameworks for the NETL TRIGA reactor. You will collaborate with Dr.

Kevin Clarno and contribute to nuclear digital twin programs, with renewals possible annually based on performance and funding. Responsibilities include independent research, mentoring, publishing, and assisting in grant proposals, with eligibility for TRS/ORP retirement options as