Research Scientist

at  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Our Thermalhydraulics & Safety Analysis Branch is looking for a Research Scientist! The Thermalhydraulics & Safety Analysis Branch is responsible for the development and application of computer codes and analysis tools (e.g. ARIANT, ASSERT-PV) in support of design and safety analysis of current reactors such as CANDU and light water reactors, as well as innovative Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Capabilities in the areas of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, reactor physics, and fission product release are applied to safety assessments for design-basis, beyond-design-basis accidents, and severe accidents. The branch conducts both Deterministic and Probabilistic Safety Assessments to evaluate safety margins and the likelihood of postulated accidents. Major expertise areas of the branch include system thermalhydraulics, sub-channel thermalhydraulics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multi-physics multi-scale modelling, safety analysis and uncertainties, severe accident modelling, and advanced reactor technology development. The branch’s comprehensive modelling and analysis capability supports CNL’s commitment to advancing reactor safety and informing the design of next-generation nuclear technologies. A Research Scientist is needed to join our experienced team and carry out cutting-edge research to enhance nuclear safety. The initial focus of this role will be on performing severe accident analysis (using relevant computer codes and analysis tools) in support of current reactor fleet and advanced reactors including small modular reactors (SMR). Over time the incumbent is expected to develop in-depth knowledge and become an expert in one or more of the major expertise areas in the branch. If you have an advanced degree (or within 6 months of completing your program) in a relevant field and are interested in pursuing a career in nuclear, we would like to hear from you.

• Contributing to the application and qualification of severe accident analysis codes for the current CANDU and light water reactor (LWR) fleets and small modular reactors (SMR).
• Contributing to reactor safety research as part of a multi-disciplinary team (both experimental and modelling) in areas such as thermalhydraulics, severe accident, and fuel performance.
• Managing Federal Science & Technology (FST), Laboratory-Directed Science & Technology (LDST) and CANDU Owners Group (COG) projects or tasks on an as-required basis, ensuring deliverables and milestones are achieved on time and on budget.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.