Nuclear Energy jobs

Contribute scientific research to fusion-energy development at UCLA. The project-scientist appointment addresses challenges in establishing practical, continuous fusion-energy systems.

Develop simulation approaches for fusion-energy research. The postdoctoral appointment supports investigation of the physical and engineering challenges involved in sustained fusion systems.

Model coupled thermal, hydrological and mechanical processes to assess geological repositories for high-level radioactive waste. Work interprets laboratory and field experiments on bentonite barriers, develops simulation tools and evaluates repository designs. The one-year term may be renewed up to five years, with expected annual pay of USD…

Model nuclear reactors and fuel cycles for nuclear nonproliferation research. The work includes reactor-core physics, material inventories, radiation detector response and safeguards analysis, in collaboration with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division. Applications are made on the employer’s recruitment portal; no closing date is stated. Initial…