Job Description

Position Description

The Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) Division is seeking a postdoctoral appointee to Perform analyses of operational or safety issues associated with Argonne or other facilities.  The selected individual will develop computational models or/and extend existing computer codes needed for these analyses, produce papers and reports to support the basic posture of the facility, analyze of off-normal occurrences at the facility or support the conduct of experiments in the facility and support new program development activities. Responsibilities may include:

• Perform design, operational and safety analysis of nuclear reactors and other engineering systems using appropriate combination of thermal-hydraulic models and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
• Develop new mathematical models applicable to the analysis of nuclear facilities and/or other engineering systems and related experiments.  Develop computational strategies and/or computer codes necessary to carry out the required analyses.
• Compare predictions of facility performance characteristics with experimental results and/or alternative benchmark models.
• Evaluate and document the results of analytical activities for presentation to the technical community.
• Contribute to proposals to attract new internal/external funding.
• Coordinate related work activities at the Laboratory and elsewhere, as appropriate

Position Requirements

The applicant will be expected to have:

• Knowledge of one or more specialized areas in nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulics and computational fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge of nuclear engineering principles, theories, and practices for the design and analysis of reactor systems.
• Skills in the conception, design, and evaluation of innovative approaches for quantitative problem solving.
• Skills in the use of computers, the development of computational models, and the analysis of computational results; Skills in the clear and effective documentation and communication of results, and in the interaction with co-workers and support personnel.
• Extensive programming knowledge and experience in particular for application to computational fluid dynamics; Experience in using the Nek5000 and/or OpenFOAM CFD codes for the simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena in complex geometries; Experience in using the STAR-CCM+ CFD code for the simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena in complex geometries.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

The required levels of knowledge and skills are typically achieved through formal training in nuclear engineering or physics at the doctorate level and 0+years of experience.

This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

 

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.