Paul Scherrer Institut PSI

Postdoctoral Fellow for Small Modular Reactor Core Physics

November 5, 2024

Your tasks
  • Steady-state and transient modelling of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) conceptual design
  • Multi-cycle depletion analysis of the SMR models with conventional low-order solvers
  • Characterization of the SMR operating conditions and fuel compositions at different cycle(s) stages with low- and higher-order/higher-resolution transport solvers
  • Multi-physics analysis of the SMR core for different transient scenarios using nodal diffusion and higher-order neutron transport solvers
  • Preparation of scientific publications and technical reports
  • Participation in an international project and associated meetings
Your profile
  • Ph D degree in reactor physics, nuclear engineering, or physics
  • Experience in programming and scripting, specifically under Linus / Unix environment
  • Solid background in LWR core quasi-static and transient neutronic simulations
  • Background in high-performance computations
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovati Paul Scherrer Institute Human Resources Management Serdal Varol 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland www.psi.chve and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Dr Alexander Vasiliev, phone +41 56 310 27 02.

Please submit your application online by 15 December 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 4102-02).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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