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Postdoctoral Associate
  • Job Number: 25074
  • Functional Area: Research - Scientific
  • Department: Plasma Science and Fusion Center
  • School Area: VP Research
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
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Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to lead the development of a rigorous verification and validation (V&V) framework for FESTIM, an open-source simulation tool for modelling hydrogen isotope transport in materials. The role is central to enhancing the scientific reliability and benchmarking capacity of FESTIM in support of fusion fuel cycle modelling and broader hydrogen technologies. Will contribute to establishing FESTIM as a trusted, community-driven tool by designing Multiphysics validation campaigns and cross-code comparison studies.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in nuclear engineering, applied physics, computational science, or a closely related field; demonstrated experience in Multiphysics modelling, numerical methods for PDEs, and code verification and validation; proficiency in Python and scientific computing, including experience with finite element methods, preferably using FEniCS or DOLFINx; strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; willingness to present at international conferences and engage with the open-source and fusion research communities; ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion; experience with tritium transport modelling, hydrogen in materials, or fusion blanket concepts; familiarity with data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, or large-scale benchmarking efforts; and prior involvement in open-source software development and community support. Job #25074

The appointment will be for two years with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance.

The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired

In addition to applying via the MIT website, applicants are asked to email (Postdoc Application in the subject line) a cover letter and CV and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Remi Delaporte-Mathurin at remidm@mit.edu.

7/11/2025