IMDEA Energía is 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 the Nuclear Technology Unit in collaborating with regulatory bodies, nuclear authorities, particularly the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN), technical/research organizations, Universities, and industrial entities regarding technology and nuclear safety studies in SMRs.
- Actively participate in securing competitive funding through European, national, and regional projects, as well as R&D; contracts with companies in the energy, nuclear, and industrial sectors.
- Coordinate the team of scie

📌 Senior researcher position in modeling and simulation of small modular reactors (Móstoles)
🏢 Imdea Energy
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