Senior Chemist

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h3Role description /h3 /brpPlay an active role in newcleo Lead Fast Reactor (LFR) technology development by applying foundational inorganic chemistry knowledge and researching chemical phenomena and processes in heavy liquid metal (HLM) media.
Model, test and characterize HLM systems, particularly liquid lead, and describe the relationships between physicochemical properties and reactor operational safety and performance.
Leverage top-notch experimental infrastructure and apply your chemical thermodynamics competence to solve the main challenges concerning liquid lead coolant interactions with reactor materials, fission and activation products, and chemical unit processes for chemistry control, in both normal operations, transients and accidental scenarios.
/p /brh3Main activities /h3 /brul /brliApply competences in the realm of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics to understand mobility and speciation in liquid lead of oxygen, corrosion products and other dissolved impurities: /li /brliDevelop and/or use thermodynamic and kinetic models to understand chemical speciation and mobility of relevant elements.
/li /brliInvestigate experimentally - through characterization and testing - lead chemistry phenomena at high temperature to support the engineering of reliable and scalable chemistry control and monitoring strategies.
/li /brliPerform foundational studies related to the chemistry of complex compounds to derive phase diagrams needed to underpin assumptions on behavior of materials that impact engineering systems (e.g. oxygen control in the core, fuel handling, release of chemicals in the gas handling system).
/li /br /ul /brul /brliContribute in extended characterization programs, from the laboratory to full-scale level of the reactor chemical systems in normal, transient and accident conditions.
/li /brliRationalize observed chemical trends in benchtop and pre-pilot scale test benches using thermodynamics,



reactivity models and transport properties notions.
/li /brliFollow-up and execute RD actions underpinning reactor development, and participate to design review activities and engineering studies as required.
/li /brliCoordinate assigned work with other technical staff as needed, including interns and thesis students, doctoral candidates, internal and external researchers, engineers and technicians.
/li /brliDraft, join and execute European projects as participant, WP leader, PRJ leader or advisor.
/li /brliSupport submissions to national tenders for public funding.
/li /brliDisseminate scientific work through participation at national and international conferences, workshops and exhibitions, publications in scientific journals and patent applications.
/li /brliPrepare specifications of lead coolant for operating conditions and chemistry control systems.
/li /brliMake technical evaluations of manufacturer bids for the supply of equipment.
/li /brliPerform quality control inspections related to chemical technology aspects.
/li /brliContribute to the development and update of newcleo's general specifications, functional and safety requirements related to reactor chemistry aspects /li /brliCollaborate with multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering teams.
/li /brliFoster a work environment based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.




/li /br /ul /brh3Desired qualifications /h3 /brh3Education /h3 /brul /brliA master's degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent is a must.
/li /brliA Ph.D. in a field relevant to newcleo's technology is a strong plus.
/li /br /ul /brh3Experience /h3 /brul /brliProven experience working in an established chemistry RD laboratory on inorganic chemistry and/or electrochemistry topics is a must.
/li /brliExperience with at least some chemistry lab routine experimental characterization and testing tools, such as mass spectrometry (e.g. GC-MS, ICP-MS), elemental analysis (e.g. ICP-MS/OES, TGA), electrochemical methods (e.g. potentiometric, coulometric, EIS) is considered necessary.
/li /brliProven experience in an RD context in at least one of the following fields is a strong plus: liquid metal chemistry, chemical process technology, thermochemistry, physical chemistry.
/li /brliExperience developing an understanding of thermodynamic equilibria and expected stable chemical speciation through thermodynamic databases such as HSC and ThermoCalc is a strong plus.
/li /brliHands-on experience or applied knowledge in the field of liquid lead chemistry, such as electrochemical quantification of lead impurities or coupling of CFD with chemical thermodynamics and kinetic models is a plus.
/li /brliProven experience with high temperature, non-aqueous chemical systems is a strong plus.
/li /brliA background in the nuclear industry is desired but not required.
/li /br /ul /brh3Language Proficiency /h3 /brul /brliStrong written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR C1+) /li /brliFluent in Italian (CEFR C1+), French is a plus /li /br /ul /brh3What we offer /h3 /brul /brliPermanent contract /li /brliSalary range: RAL **************€ /li /brliThe final salary will be determined on the basis of the selected candidate's qualifications and professional experience /li /br /ul #J-*****-Ljbffr

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