IMDEA Energy is opening a Senior Researcher Position in the Nuclear Technology Unit specialized in Modeling and Simulation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

The selected candidate will drive the development of advanced scientific and technological capabilities for SMR modeling and simulation, including reactor physics, neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear safety analysis, radiological protection, multiphysics simulation, and digital twins applied to advanced nuclear technologies.

The candidate will be responsible for defining the scientific and technological roadmap of the Nuclear Technology Unit, selecting the main lines of research, participating in and leading national and international R&D projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and representing the institute before scientific, technological, industrial and regulatory bodies in the field of advanced nuclear simulation applied to SMRs.

Tasks Description

• Defi...