Advanced Reactor Systems Researcher

1 week ago


Lemont, Pennsylvania, United States Argonne National Laboratory Full time

The Nuclear Science and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Appointee to contribute to the analysis of multi-physics aspects of nuclear fission reactors.

Job Description

This position requires expertise in the design and analysis of reactor systems, with a focus on fuel behavior, materials, neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and structural mechanics. The candidate will assist in investigating the performance of nuclear fission reactors and fuel cycle facilities, contributing to the optimization of reactor and fuel cycle design.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop computational methods and/or computer codes to model the physics and engineering of reactor and fuel cycle systems.
  2. Integrate physical modeling of advanced reactor fuels and materials, treating multiphase/multicomponent fluid dynamics, and implementing optimized numerical and computational methods.
  3. Produce papers and reports describing results of development work, analyses, and investigations, integrating within a multi-faceted software development team.
Requirements
  1. Knowledge of one or more specialized areas of fission reactor physics, engineering, or fuel systems.
  2. Nuclear engineering principles, theories, and practices for reactor system design and analysis.
  3. Skill in conception, design, and evaluation of innovative approaches and solutions to quantitative problems.
  4. Fuel and materials modeling knowledge related to advanced reactors (preferred).
  5. Multiphase and/or multicomponent fluid dynamics knowledge as applied to advanced reactor fuels/materials (preferred).
  6. Knowledge in numerical and computational methods for advanced physical models (preferred).
  7. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of approximately $80,000 per year.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.


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