Post-Doctoral Research Associate- Nuclear Engineering
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Focus: Nuclear Multiphysics
DESCRIPTION: This position involves computational research on nuclear reactor safety and nuclear fuel safety. This includes accident tolerant fuel behavior, including critical heat flux. Nuclear system code modeling experience, e.g. with RELAP, TRACE, or equivalent, and fuel performance code modeling experience, e.g. with BISON, or equivalent, is required. Expertise in water-cooled, gas-cooled, and molten salt-cooled systems is desirable. The demonstrated ability to couple modeling and experiment results is preferred. The position requires experience with thermal hydraulics, neutronics, and materials research. Additional duties include technical interactions with graduate students, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Idaho National Laboratory research staff members, contributing to and developing new research initiatives, writing peer reviewed scientific journal articles, and fiscal and technical management of research projects. The appointment would be a limited term appointment, approximately 1 year with the possibility of renewal for future years. The end goal after the appointment would be for you to secure a permanent position that is compatible with your interest: a faculty position or a research scientist position at a government lab. The objective will be to also assist managing ongoing funded projects and to work with a mentor to prepare research proposals that are competitive for U.S. federal funding agencies to generate new projects.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Position requires a Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering or an equivalent field. The successful applicant will be a new PhD graduate, demonstrated experience with computational modeling of thermal hydraulics, fuel performance, and sensitivity analysis, and a publication record of peer-reviewed, archival journal publications that documents the ability to successfully complete and analyze computational modeling results with respect to experimental observations. Demonstrated expertise is required in nuclear systems analysis, reactor safety, and thermal hydraulics is required. Previous experience with nuclear system codes, fuel performance codes, and thermal hydraulic model validation is highly desirable. The position requires exceptional written and oral communication skills. Computer proficiency in programming, word processing, and presentation graphics is required.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Position is in the Department of Nuclear Engineering. Point of contact is Prof. Nicholas Brown (nbrown49@utk.edu).
Job: Research Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Nuclear Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 24, 2023, 12:12:17 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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