POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION IN MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF SMALL MODULAR REACTORS (SMRS)

Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDEA Energy Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in modelling and simulation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). You will join the Nuclear Technology Unit and work with senior researchers in reactor physics, neutronics, thermal-hydraulics and multiphysics simulations.

You will contribute to new scientific capabilities, publications, projects, and national/international collaborations from the outset.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related discipline.
• Early postdoctoral profile with up to four years post-PhD.
• Experience in modelling, computational simulation, scientific programming, or energy systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and simulation tools for SMRs and advanced nuclear technologies.
• Perform calculations, analyse results, and verify/validate models.
• Collaborate on multiphysics simulation, reduced-order models, scientific AI, or digital twins.
• Participate in R&D projects, meetings and collaborations with universities and industry.
• Prepare scientific publications, technical reports and conference contributions.
• Contribute to unit activities and new research proposals.

Skills

Modelling

Simulation

Scientific programming

Python

C/C++

Fortran

Julia

MATLAB

Multiphysics

Uncertainty quant.

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

Applied Mathematics

Industrial Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Julia

Fortran

C/C++

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher position in Modelling and Simulation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

• Offer list
• 26.54 TN3 POD

IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for for its newly established Nuclear Technology Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to conduct modelling and simulation activities related to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and other advanced nuclear technologies.

The successful candidate will join the Unit and work under the coordination of its senior researchers in one or more areas such as reactor physics and neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, multiphysics simulation, transient and safety analysis, or hybrid models and digital twins.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute from the outset to new scientific and computational capabilities, publications, projects and national and international collaborations.

Tasks Description

• Participate in developing models and simulation tools for SMRs and advanced nuclear technologies.
• Perform calculations, analyse results, and contribute to model verification and validation.
• Collaborate in advanced methodologies, including multiphysics simulation, reduced-order models, scientific AI or digital twins.
• Participate in R&D projects, technical meetings and collaborations with universities, research centres and companies.
• Prepare scientific publications, technical reports and conference contributions.
• Contribute to the Unit's general activities and to the preparation of new research proposals.
• Develop increasing research autonomy under the scientific supervision of the responsible researchers.

Requirements

Compulsory Requirements

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Early postdoctoral profile, with an indicative maximum of four years of research experience following completion of the PhD.
• Experience in modelling, computational simulation, scientific programming, or the analysis of physical or energy systems.

Other Merits To Value

• Knowledge of reactor physics, neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, multiphysics simulation, nuclear safety or SMR technologies.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, Fortran, Julia, MATLAB or scientific simulation codes.
• Experience in reduced-order models, scientific AI, uncertainty quantification or digital twins.
• Scientific publications and participation in R&D projects.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and motivation to develop a career in nuclear technology.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Selection Criteria

• Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
• Experience in modelling, simulation and scientific programming.
• Scientific output and participation in projects.
• Motivation and fit with the Unit's activities.

Conditions

• Remuneration: Between 40.000€ – 44.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
• The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
• Contract: Contract in accordance with current legislation

Workplace

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid

Documents

• PhD Certificate
• Relevant scientifics publications
• Motivation Letter

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.

IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.