PhD Student in High-fidelity LWR dosimetry simulations
at Paul Scherrer Institut PSI
5232 Villigen PSI, AG, Switzerland -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 24 Jan, 2025 | Not Specified | 26 Oct, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
Required Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
YOUR PROFILE
- Master degree or equivalent in reactor physics, nuclear engineering or physics
- Programming and scripting skills, specifically under Linus/Unix environment
- Familiarity with LWR neutronics modelling
- Background in data analysis methods
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Obtaining the MCNP® code US RSICC single user license will be required
Responsibilities:
- PhD project on advanced high-fidelity / high-resolution LWR dosimetry simulations
- Core-follow simulations with deterministic codes and neutron transport calculations with Monte Carlo codes
- Upgrading PSI conventional calculation scheme for LWR dosimetry applications
- Developing higher resolution neutron source methodology for neutron transport calculations
- Enhancing uncertainty quantifications and participation in validation studies with advanced multi-physics models
- Support teaching activities generally at the institution of the thesis advisor and/or perform specific maintenance tasks
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Other
Software Engineering
Graduate
Proficient
1
5232 Villigen PSI, AG, Switzerland
