PhD Student (index no. 4102-00)

7 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

1 May 2024 - 12:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

41.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

4102-00

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For the Reactor Physics and Thermal-Hydraulics Laboratory we are looking for a

PhD Student
Used nuclear fuel characterization with ML components

Your tasks

• PhD project on qualification of used nuclear fuel characterization methods including surrogate modelling with ML tools
• Analysis of the quantities of interest (decay heat, nuclide concentrations, etc.) for short cooling times
• Associated verification and validation studies
• Uncertainties quantification with appropriate propagation and data assimilation methods
• Support teaching activities generally at the institution of the thesis advisor and/or perform specific maintenance tasks

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• Higher education in nuclear engineering, mathematics or data science
• Programming and scripting skills, specifically under Linux / Unix environment
• Experience in machine learning models application
• Good background in statistics
• Good knowledge of English

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Dr Alexander Vasiliev, phone +41 56 310 27 02.

Please submit your application online by 1 May 2024 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 4102-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Serdal Varol, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3343/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

http://www.psi.ch/psi-home

STATUS: EXPIRED