Materials Scientist

We are looking for a Materials Scientist to collaborate in the Lead Fast Reactor (LFR) material design activities, Materials Laboratory, and experimental facilities, focusing-on new materials design, post-processing and qualification for fuel elements, reactor internals, pumps, and steam generators with particular reference, but not limited to, operation in molten lead.

• Alloys design for bulk and surface advanced materialbased solutions.
• Use of main metallurgical codes for thermodynamics, kinetics and precipitation and diffusion modelling in selected material prototypes.
• Ensure the definition, followup and execution of R&D actions applied mainly to LFR materials, in particular structural steels.
• Define, supervise, and operate extended materials characterization programs, at the laboratory and fullscale level (e.g., simulators), for both bulk and surface solutions.
• Preparation and participation in kickoff meetings, review meetings, design meetings and studies.
• Knowledge of the main surface and nanotechnology to develop innovative coatings and thinfilm deposition processes and composition.
• Proven knowledge of the main metallurgical production processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific and technology teams.
• Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
• Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

• Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Materials or Chemical Engineering.

• Fluent Italian and English. Working knowledge of the English language is mandatory. French is a plus.
• Knowledge and use of the main laboratory analytical techniques and relevant metallurgical design codes.
• Ability to participate in team meetings and prepare technical presentations.
• 5year experience in destructive and nondestructive testing.
• Experience in a nuclear or other highly regulated environment and good understanding of safety aspects would be a definite advantage.
• Knowledge in corrosion mechanisms and/or tribology with temperature.