Contract researcher predictive models in safety of strutures

We are recruiting a contract researcher to join the SyMulDaM project involving the development of predictive models to quantify the integrity and durability of a nuclear power plant containment structure., within the mechanical engineering department – Roberval laboratory.

This research will be conducted within the framework of a European project, funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the Czech Technical Research Council (TACR), by a consortium established by UTC in collaboration with an industrial partner (EP) and CTU-Prague in the field of nuclear energy.

Mission

The succesfull applicant will participate in the research work of the SyMulDaM project and contribute to the development of predictive models to quantify the integrity and durability of a nuclear power plant containment structure.

Main activities

• Lead the development of software to validate the integrity and durability of a nuclear power plant containment structure, based on a multiphysics-multiscale approach and data to build a digital twin.

• Participate in consortium meetings

• Prepare project progress reports for consortium meetings

• Disseminate the developed digital tools within the consortium

• Write documentation for the developed digital tools

• Disseminate results in workshops and in scientific journals and conferences.

Scientific context

The main challenge is to quantify the risk of a severe accident in order to guarantee the safety of containment structures in aging reactors and to promote innovation for new nuclear power plants. The main innovative approaches rely on reliable predictions integrating multiphysics-multiscale calculations and data-driven models. These predictions will be validated at the existing nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic.

Additional information

Application dates

From 02/05/2026 to 03/05/2026

Type of contract and anticipated starting date

Fixed-term contract – expected duration of 29 months and until 31/031/2029 at the latest

Gross monthly salary

Depending on experience and funding

Workload

1 607 hours per annum

Work environment and context

The position is based in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Roberval Laboratory,within the Numerical methods in mechanics team. The successful candidate will report to the UTC project manager and maintain regular communication with all other relevant stakeholders.

Skills

• Nonlinear mechanics of solids and structures

• Formulation of inelastic constitutive laws

• Strong numerical simulation and programming skills

• Good communication skills in English, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, if necessary

• Ability to write coherent and persuasive scientific documents

Degree, training and accreditation

Degree : doctorate or PhD

Field of study : Computational Mechanics