Job Description

Work

Description

The candidate will be involved in the development and implementation of computational methods for the applied radiation and nuclear reactor science, with a particular focus on numerical modelling of medical isotope irradiation with existing and novel computational tools and very strong emphasis on optimization of the irradiation planning. The candidate will contribute to implementation of the developed methods in OSCAR-5 reactor computational framework and their verification and validation. Some aspects of the project may involve data science and Machine Learning methods. The candidate will also be responsible for reporting on work completed in departmental meetings, assisting with Honours, Masters and PhD student co-supervision. The candidate will contribute in authoring research reports and publications as well as presenting at conferences and workshops. Candidate is expected to produce a minimum of two papers or reports (internally or externally peer reviewed) per year.

Minimum Requirements:

The candidate should hold a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Applied Mathematics or Operations Research obtained within the past five years. The candidate should not be older than 45 years at the time of application.

Experience in developing and implementing numerical algorithms, applying optimization, Machine Learning and data science methods, Python programming skills as well as experience of using computational codes utilized in Nuclear Engineering (MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, etc.), would be an advantage.

Minimum of one accepted publication in the last five years with additional publications an added advantage. Publications should be in the area of Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Applied Mathematics or Operations Research.

Good English communication skills, both oral and written, are a prerequisite.

Salary and Application

The value of the postdoctoral fellowship is ZAR 450 000.00 per annum (paid as a monthly taxable salary) with the option of renewal for two more years based on performance in the first year.

Closing date: 30 May 2025

1. A one-page covering letter identifying how you meet the minimum requirements



2. A detailed CV, including work/research experience, and skills relevant for the position.



3. Names and contact details of three references.



4. Certified copy of qualifications or PhD award letter.





Late applications will not be considered. Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting.





Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

HR Contact details

: 012 305 4307 / 4354