Engineer specialising in mechanical or nuclear engineering or physicist (f/m/d)
Organizational unit
Institute for Neutron Physics and Reactor Technology (INR)
Job description
- Neutronics design and optimisation analyses
- Model construction with CAD software (SpaceClaim) and conversion software (McCad, SuperMC) for Monte Carlo transport codes
- High-resolution 3D radiation transport simulations, neutronics calculations, inventory and activation analyses for fusion and accelerator applications
- Documentation, presentation and publication of results
- Development work on CAD-based simulation and analysis tools for radiation-induced processes
- Further development, maintenance and user support for tools developed in-house for Monte Carlo transport simulations and activation analyses
- Identification of innovative simulation approaches and definition and co-ordination of corresponding research work.
Starting date
01.04.2025
Personal qualification
- Engineering degree in mechanical or nuclear engineering (Master) or university degree in physics (Master)
- Several years of professional experience in nuclear analysis (neutronics, activation, shielding) and design of nuclear fusion plants
- Excellent knowledge of Monte Carlo methods for CAD-based neutronics modelling of accelerator and nuclear fusion facilities, neutronics and activation tools
- Sound knowledge of software development for scientific applications (C/C++, Python,
- Basic knowledge of materials science, neutron diagnostics, nuclear physics, experience with modern software environments, machine learning and AI methods and tools as well as mathematical methods of computer graphics and CAD modelling are desirable
- Very good written and spoken English, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Project experience in an international environment and good German language skills are highly desirable.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
3 years.
Application up to
07.02.2025.
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Dieter Leichtle, phone +49 721 608-22484.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 02/2025.
Vacancy number: 02/2025
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Ratzel
Phone: +49 721 608-25544,
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany