The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

Your tasks

• PhD project on qualification of used nuclear fuel characterization methods including surrogate modelling with ML tools
• Analysis of the quantities of interest (decay heat, nuclide concentrations, etc.) for short cooling times
• Associated verification and validation studies
• Uncertainties quantification with appropriate propagation and data assimilation methods
• Support teaching activities generally at the institution of the thesis advisor and/or perform specific maintenance tasks

Your profile

• Higher education in nuclear engineering, mathematics or data science
• Programming and scripting skills, specifically under Linux / Unix environment
• Experience in machine learning models application
• Good background in statistics
• Good knowledge of English

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. 

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