Research Associate for AI and Nuclear Engineering Modelling

Overview

In this role you will contribute to cutting-edge nuclear computation research within Imperial College’s AMCG. You will apply advanced numerical, physics-based and data-driven methods to two parallel projects: a thorium reactor design platform and a UKRI-supported HTGR lifecycle ecosystem. You will plan and execute independent research, ensure data validity, and disseminate findings through reports, publications and conferences. You will also guide junior researchers and collaborate across institutions and industry, upholding research integrity and safety.

Pay / Benefits

• sector-leading salary
• 41 days off per year
• generous pension schemes
• career support for researchers
• opportunities for promotion and progression
• diverse and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational, numerical and physics-based methods for reactor design and analysis
• Ensure data validity and meticulous record-keeping
• Manage the full research cycle from data collection to reporting and publication
• Lead and mentor small research teams and supervise PhD students and research assistants
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers, contribute to grant bids and group meetings
• Maintain high standards of research integrity, safety, and professionalism

Key requirements

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in a related computational discipline
• Strong computational and numerical foundation
• Experience with discretisation methods (Finite Element or Finite Volume)
• Scientific programming proficiency in Fortran, C/C++ or Python
• Familiarity with reactor physics methods and tools or HTGRs/burnup modelling (advantageous)
• Experience with writing for publication and presenting at conferences
• Proactive, collaborative and organised working style

• proactive
• collaborative
• organised
• discretisation methods (Finite Element, Finite Volume)
• Fortran, C/C++, Python
• HPC experience

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