POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION TO WORK ON MODELING AND SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NUCLEAR SMALL MODULAR REACTORS (SMRS)

Job summary

Model energy systems that integrate small modular reactors and conduct techno-economic and sustainability assessments of energy systems and deployment scenarios. Disseminate research findings through publications in international scientific journals and presentations at conferences.

Job details

Postdoctoral Researcher position to work on modeling and sustainability assessment of the implementation of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) Offer list 26.75 NT5 POD Application Form Deadline: Oct 28th, 2026 IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org). Description IMDEA Energy is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher position for the Systems Analysis Unit and Nuclear Technology Unit to work on modeling and sustainability assessment of the implementation of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) in energy and industrial systems. The New Researcher Will Join The Research Team Of The Nuclear Technology And Systems Analysis Units Aimed At The Sustainability Assessment Of The Implementation SMRs In Industrial And Civil Applications. The New Researcher Will Be In Charge Of Modeling of energy systems integrating SMRs. Techno-economic assessment of the developed models and energy-related processes/systems. Sustainability assessment of the modeled energy systems and deployment scenarios. Dissemination and publication of research results in international scientific journals and conferences. Requirements Madatory Requirements: PhD in Energy, Industrial, Nuclear or Environmental Engineering, or a related area. Deep knowledge and demonstrable experience on modeling at systems level and technoeconomic assessment of energy systems. Other Merits Demonstrable knowledge of nuclear technology with emphasis on SMRs. Demonstrable knowledge of techno-economic assessment of energy and industrial processes/plants/systems. Demonstrable knowledge of environmental life cycle assessment. Knowledge of social life cycle assessment is an asset. Participation in networks, research projects and contracts in the field of simulation of energy or chemical systems. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Selection Criteria Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile. Experience in modelling, simulation and scientific programming. Scientific output and participation in projects. Motivation and fit with the Unit's activities. Conditions Remuneration: Between 40.000€ – 44.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise. The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System. Contract: Contract in accordance with current legislation Workplace IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid Documents PhD Certificate Motivation Letter Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates. Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment. IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.

What you’ll do

Model energy systems that integrate small modular reactors and conduct techno-economic and sustainability assessments of energy systems and deployment scenarios. Disseminate research findings through publications in international scientific journals and presentations at conferences.

Requirements

A PhD in Energy, Industrial, Nuclear, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, is required, along with deep knowledge and demonstrable experience in systems-level modeling and techno-economic assessment of energy systems. Relevant additional qualifications include knowledge of SMR technology, environmental life cycle assessment, energy or chemical systems simulation, scientific programming, and fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Spanish Public Health System Coverage
• Spanish Social Security Coverage

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Spanish · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Energy Systems Modeling
• Techno-Economic Assessment
• Nuclear Technology
• Small Modular Reactors
• Sustainability Assessment
• Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
• Social Life Cycle Assessment
• Energy Systems Simulation
• Scientific Programming
• Energy and Industrial Systems
• Research Dissemination
• Scientific Writing
• English Communication

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Energy
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability