Research Engineer in Nuclear Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

You will be working at the Nuclear Engineering Division and contribute to the VR-funded project “Development of passive safety design approaches and self-actuated shut-down systems for an inherently safe, efficient and reliable operation of Gen-IV fast reactors”.

Your main tasks will consist in:

• Continuing the development of self-actuated control/safety systems to be implemented into Gen-IV Lead- and Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors;
• Contributing to the development of dynamic models of BoP components for Rankine thermodynamic cycles (e.g., condensers, pumps, pre-heaters, etc.);
• Contributing to the development of a preliminary control strategy for the reactor SEALER-UK;
• Writing scientific papers and reports;
• Submitting applications for national and European research project grants.

Qualifications

Required for this position:

• Sc. in Nuclear Engineering;
• Strong background in: Generation-IV reactor technology and fast reactor designs, nuclear reactor physics, nuclear reactor technology, fast reactor dynamics, fast reactor safety, heat transfer, thermo-dynamics, power conversion, linear and non-linear system analysis;
• Basic knowledge of control theory fundamentals;
• Good knowledge and experience in Matlab-Simulink;
• Basic knowledge of OpenFoam and Python;
• Good programming skills.

Background considered as a plus includes experience in Lead-cooled Fast Reactor dynamics (modeling and simulation).

For this position you need a strong motivation, with a desire to experiment and explore.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Fluency in spoken and written English is a mandatory requirement, as well as excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

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Application

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Fixed term employment /temporary contract Mars 2020.

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