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Postdoctoral Associate
  • Job Number: 25819
  • Functional Area: Research - Engineering
  • Department: Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $73,308
  • Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Nuclear Science and Engineering Department, to develop a small modular reactor based on unique supply chain infrastructure; focus on modeling and rapid design prototyping; Analyze designs under transient control scenarios; and work in close collaboration with faculty in the Nuclear Science and Engineering department. The primary duties (80%) include carrying out research to support the design of a small modular reactor, based on a unique supply chain infrastructure and (20%) performing various research administration tasks, i.e., attending research update meetings, assembling project reports and producing academic publications, and other duties as needed. This position will include minimal decision making and independent judgment and will be overseen by faculty within the Nuclear Science and Engineering Department.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in engineering, physics, computer science or a closely related field completed within the past five years; a minimum of two years of academic research experience in related field; and competency in python, MATLAB or some alternative. PREFERRED: Strong foundation in nuclear fission reactor physics or thermal hydraulics; experience in nuclear reactor modeling and simulation and experience with plant dynamics modeling and academic publications.

6/22/2026