Postdoc – Systems-based approaches in nuclear verification – Concepts, models and simulation

Your Job:

We are looking for a postdoc to further develop system-based approaches to nuclear verification, possibly building on our earlier work on the topic (e.g. doi:10.1002/nav.21689, doi:10.1007/978-3-030-29537-0). The aim is to better identify the specific challenges of nuclear verification and to draw up solutions and concrete recommendations for action.

Your tasks in detail:

• Analysis, aggregation and visualization of future challenges of nuclear verification, with particular consideration of verification procedures
  
• Contribution to the development of verification scenarios (e.g. safeguards under crisis/conflict situations; irreversible, multilateral disarmament verification)
  
• Analysis and assessment of the role and quality of verification-relevant data and information in the verification scenarios
  
• Description and modeling of the relevant systems in the verification scenarios, visualization and development of procedures for the analysis of the verification-relevant data and information
  
• Simulation of different verification concepts and evaluation

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed Master`s degree or PhD in applied mathematics, computer science, physics, nuclear engineering, or in another relevant natural or engineering science
  
• Experience in mathematical modeling and simulation of complex systems
  
• Knowledge in one of the following fields: nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear non-proliferation, arms control, disarmament verification
  
• Independent and committed way of working
  
• Strong ability to work in a team as well as interest in and ability for interdisciplinary collaboration
  
• Very good communication skills in English, spoken and written

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the opportunity to actively help in shaping change. Here is what Forschungszentrum Jülich can offer you:

• A large research campus in a forested area, offering fantastic opportunities for networking with colleagues and pursuing sporting activities alongside work
  
• Developing the potential of our employees is important to us, which is why we offer individual professional development opportunities
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy supported by our Equal Opportunities Bureau
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Flexible work arrangements, e.g. in the home office in coordination with the supervisor and in accordance with required presence appointments
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
• Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities, supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/career-center-postdoc-office
  

We offer you a position initially limited until 31.03.2026. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.