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Postdoctoral Associate

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MIT Technology Licensing Office

Cambridge, MA (In Person)

$80,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

Postdoctoral Associate
Job Number:
25692
Functional Area:
Research - Engineering
Department:
Nuclear Science and Engineering
School Area:
Engineering
Pay Range Minimum:
$71,000
Pay Range Maximum:
$90,000
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Employment Category:
Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes
Schedule:
Pay Grade:
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POSTDOCTORAL
ASSOCIATE, Nuclear Science and Engineering, to develop and high fidelity digital twins for nuclear systems co-located with large-scale data centers; focus on high fidelity and surrogate modeling of a prismatic high temperature gas reactor at the core and plant level. These models will be developed into a digital twin methodology, answering questions about plant layout, flexible operation and maintenance. The work will be done in close collaboration with faculty in the Nuclear Science and Engineering department. Will also include performing various research administration tasks that would typically be expected of postdocs including attending research update meetings, assembling project reports, and producing academic publications. These administration tasks will focus on ensuring the project sponsor and larger scientific community will benefit from the work performed. Job Requirements
REQUIRED
PhD in engineering, physics, computer science or closely related field completed within the previous five years; a minimum of two years of academic research experience in a related field; and competency in python, MATLAB or some alternative will be considered.
PREFERRED
A strong foundation in nuclear fission reactor physics or thermal hydraulics; experience in nuclear reactor modeling and simulation; or experience with plant dynamics modeling and academic publications. 5/5/2026