Organisation/Company Fundacion IMDEA Energia Research Field Engineering » Nuclear engineering Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 7 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 23 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionIMDEA Energíais opening a Senior Researcher Position in the Nuclear Technology Unit specialized in Modeling and Simulation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).The selected candidate will support the Head of the Nuclear Technology Unit by leading one or more of the Unit's research lines, such as the modeling and simulation of SMR nuclear reactors, including reactor physics, neutronics, thermohydraulics, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear safety analysis, radiation protection, multiphysics simulation,



and digital twins applied to advanced nuclear technologies.The candidate must contribute to defining the scientific and technological roadmap of their line of research, participate in national and international R&D; projects, and coordinate and supervise the postdoctoral, predoctoral and technical staff under their charge.Tasks Description:.Participate in the definition and implementation of the scientific and technological strategy for modeling and simulation of SMR nuclear reactors.Contribute to the development of advanced capabilities for comprehensive modeling and simulation of SMRs, from nuclear data to reactor behavior.Lead activities related to the research line(s) within your area of expertise, which may include, among others, computational simulation of SMR reactors, analysis of the complete nuclear fuel cycle, development of digital twins of SMRs, or studies of nuclear safety, radiological protection, and environmental impact associated with SMR technologies.Support the Head of

📌 Senior researcher position in modeling and simulation of small modular reactors (España)
🏢 Fundacion IMDEA Energia
📍 España