Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Nuclear Reactor Engineering and Safety - UTK

University of Tennessee · Knoxville

This position involves computational research on nuclear power plant operation, design, and safety. Focusing on flexible operation of nuclear energy by improving integration with other energy sources, including advancing the technology readiness of control capable of dividing thermal and electrical power to support electricity grids while increasing plant revenue.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and partners like other universities and National Laboratories to support nuclear engineering programs. 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.

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This position involves the flexible operation of nuclear power plants, including the design and safety of nuclear reactors coupled to both electricity and non-electricity applications. The main focus is on the existing fleet. Additional opportunities involve applications of artificial intelligence to nuclear and studies of accelerator driven systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and partners like other universities and National Laboratories to support nuclear engineering programs.

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