Research Asst Professor
University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM32d • Onsite
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Research Asst Professor
University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of New Mexico Nuclear Engineering Department is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to lead modeling, simulation, and experimental work focused on passive decay heat removal in fluoride-salt-cooled high-temperature reactors (FHRs) under molten salt leakage accident conditions. This role supports a funded research program that includes system-level modeling, transient multi-physics simulation, comparative analysis of ex-core cooling strategies (RCCS and PRACS), and validation against a reduced-scale salt leak test facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting independent research, contributing to proposals and publications, and mentoring graduate students. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an initial one-year term, renewable based on performance and funding.
Requirements
- PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated research experience in thermal-hydraulics, heat transfer, or reactor physics, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
- Proficiency in scientific programming with MATLAB or Python
- Hands-on experience with at least one thermal-hydraulics, CFD, or reactor analysis code (for example, MELCOR, STAR-CCM+ or an equivalent tool.).
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident/Green Card holder.
Nice To Haves
- Research experience with advanced or Generation IV reactors, particularly molten salt or fluoride-salt-cooled systems.
- Familiarity with passive safety systems such as RCCS or PRACS and with decay heat removal under accident conditions.
- Experience coupling neutronics and thermal-hydraulics codes, or with multi-physics frameworks.
- Experience designing, building, or operating thermal-hydraulic test facilities, including instrumentation, scaling analysis, and high-temperature molten salt loops.
- A record of contributing to research proposals and mentoring students.
- Knowledge of the reactor licensing process and related safety analysis.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and the success of the University's mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Develop system-level models of FHR cores and reactor cavity cooling systems to capture transient decay heat generation and removal under salt-loss conditions, using MATLAB or Python.
- Perform coupled neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and burn-up analysis, and conduct CFD studies (RANS with conjugate heat transfer) to identify post-shutdown temperature hotspots.
- Compare ex-core decay heat removal strategies (RCCS versus PRACS) using in-house models and/or MELCOR, and quantify removal efficiency, response time, and safety margins.
- Support scaling analysis and the design, construction, and operation of a reduced-scale RCCS and salt facility, and use the experimental data to validate and refine the computational models.
- Prepare technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and proposal material, and present results to sponsors and at conferences.
- Co-advise and train graduate and undergraduate researchers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition remission
- Dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
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