Senior Research Fellow in Space Reactor Fuel Development
6 days ago
Job Overview
Bangor University, through the Nuclear Futures Institute, has established a world-leading capability in Nuclear Engineering, placing north Wales as a global centre for international partnerships and opportunities. Our expertise in space nuclear power is clear, and we are seeking key hires to support the international community in accelerating the realization of nuclear space power and propulsion for space exploration.
The Project
The post is part of an established team working in the area of nuclear space systems. The project involves the development of novel fuels for assessment in space power applications. The research will provide novel routes for fuel manufacture and assessment, ensuring the licensing pathway for the fuel is understood, including the use of test reactor irradiations to demonstrate operational properties of the fuel.
Main Responsibilities
- Gathering and analysis of data and development of safety-related protocols related to novel manufacture methods.
- Mastering novel manufacturing techniques related to nuclear fuels for space.
- Development of laboratory-based quantitative models or techniques.
- Aiding the procurement of materials and hardware for the programme.
- Acquiring and maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the scientific literature related to the research aims of the project.
- Actively supporting the principal investigator in developing new techniques.
- Scheduling and testing research.
- Collecting and analyzing data.
Delivering Research Outcomes
- Contribution to the dissemination of research outputs through relevant scientific, technical, and public press and conferences.
- Working with partners to disseminate results to industry.
- Writing regular updates on progress to the project management group.
- Collaborating with co-researchers.
- Supporting writing final reports.
- Discussing and sharing results with grant holders.
- Supporting the wider space nuclear programme ongoing within the group.
- Disseminating and providing regular updates to funders and key stakeholders.
Administration of the Research Project
- Participating in project meetings/coordinate project to meet aims and objectives/liaising with stakeholders (external and internal).
- Monitoring of financial controls associated with the research project. This could include: Monitor and review costings to ensure research project is within budget/research equipment costings.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy, and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety, and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students, and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
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