Job Description

Position Description

The Nuclear Science and Engineering Division is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Engineer to perform modeling and data analysis activities related to large datasets generated by both commercial nuclear power plants and by dynamic simulations of advanced reactor concepts. These modeling and data analysis activities have as their objective the improvement of the economics of nuclear power across the spectrum of safety, operation, maintenance, and security. You will work with and develop software for managing these data sets and utilize and/or develop artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to characterize plant performance in these four domains.

Position Requirements Experience modeling and simulation of fluid-thermal systems and electrical components found in commercial and advanced nuclear power plants.

• Skills required in development and application of machine learning computational packages, with general knowledge of computer programming languages and advanced simulation tools.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods for use in discovering correlations in large data sets.
• Skills in maintaining Argonne and external relations.
• Skills in organizational planning and execution of scientific research.
• Skill in technical writing and oral presentations.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

 

This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in nuclear engineering, or associated field at the Ph.D. degree level & 0 years’ professional experience.

 

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.

Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.