Postdoctoral Appointee – Multiphysics Modeling of Nuclear/Chemical Systems

The Postdoctoral Appointee will be part of an R&D group developing multiphysics modeling tools with applications to nuclear fuel recycling, critical materials recovery and purification, and nuclear nonproliferation.

With guidance, the appointee will:

• Develop advanced multiscale, multiphysics simulation tools relevant to the modeling of processes involving combined nuclear, chemical, and electrochemical phenomena
• Create new reduced-order models and submodels related to fluid flow, heat transfer, thermochemistry, and electrochemistry in reactive systems
• Use modeling tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to develop and optimize new processes and equipment designs using high-performance computing
• Develop process- and facility-scale models as the foundation for digital twins of chemical processing facilities with relevance to critical materials and nuclear reprocessing
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications, prepare technical reports for sponsors, and attend and make presentations at scientific meetings
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and Laboratory management through status updates, technical research reports, project presentations, and other regular channels.
  
  

Position Requirements

• A formal education in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field at the PhD level with zero to five years of experience.
• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
• Skill in modeling, processing, and analyzing computational results to inform accompanying experimental efforts.
• Skill in the use of modern collaborative coding practices
• Demonstrated experience with the application of multiphysics modeling to model complex physical phenomena
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  
  

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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