RECRUITMENT
Post-Doctoral Researcher at UNIST CORE
RESEARCH GROUP: UNIST CORE
EMPLOYER: Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
LOCATION: Ulsan, South Korea
DISCIPLINES: nuclear reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear fuel performance, code
development, verification and validation, advanced nuclear reactor design
DURATION: 12 months (renewable)
TO APPLY: contact electronically Professor Deokjung LEE (deokjung@unist.ac.kr)
The UNIST CORE research group is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to bolster its advanced
research in the field of nuclear science and technology. Range of tasks include:
- developing new methodologies / implement new features for the state-of-the-art simulation
codes (MCS, STREAM and/or RAST-K) maintained by UNIST CORE;
- applying BEPU, SAUQ to UNIST codes for steady-state and transient analyses of nuclear reactor
core
- conducting the verification and validation studies for the multi-physics simulation tools
maintained by UNIST CORE (Monte Carlo, deterministic, thermal-hydraulic and/or fuel
performance codes);
- conducting the criticality and shielding analysis of nuclear reactor systems, fuel storage facilities
and/or fuel transport cask;
- conducting the design study of innovative nuclear reactors (small modular reactor, ultra-long-
cycle fast reactor, accident-tolerant fuel design, new burnable absorbers, etc.);
- publishing your research work in high-impact peer-reviewed journals (Q1 in category “nuclear
Science and Technology);
- presenting your research work in internationally-renowned conferences in the field of nuclear
engineering and technology (M&C, PHYSOR, RPHA, ICAPP, BEPU, ANS, KNS, etc.);
- acting as a mentor/supervisor for the interns and students of the laboratory.
Your profile:
- you have a PhD degree obtained less than 5 years ago, preferably in physics and/or engineering
with experience in reactor physics;
- you have knowledge/experience with reactor physics methods and nuclear reactor simulation
codes; additional knowledge about machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly
appreciated;
- you are literate in Linux computer systems and you have good programming skills;
- you are fluent in English, both orally and in academic writing;
- you are focused on quality, enthusiastic and inquisitive;
- you are a structured and organized team player; you regularly report your work progress with
your team leader and other team members;
- your presence in the laboratory broadens and deepens the knowledge and quality of the research
conducted at UNIST CORE;
- you are good at developing and maintaining an international network in your field of knowledge.
Condition of employment:
- 40 working hour per week with 2 weeks of paid holiday per year;
- Healthcare
- Travel expenses and mobility budget for business trips
Lab website: http://reactorcore.unist.ac.kr/
Recruiting Officer Information
Person in Charge | Deokjung Lee | Contact Information | 8252-217-9240 | deokjung@unist.ac.kr |
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