About the job
This scientist researches advanced nuclear fuels and materials for high-temperature and small modular reactors at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. The work covers TRISO fuel fabrication, additive manufacturing of uranium fuels and materials characterization, within a multidisciplinary team.
The role is part of the CRPEG bargaining unit. It is on site, 37.5 hours a week over five days, in a controlled area with radioisotope labs and hot cells, respirator use, security checkpoints and limits on food. Radiation training is provided. Occasional national or international travel applies. Applicants must be eligible for Level 2 (Secret) clearance, which requires 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Research fabrication and assessment of advanced fuels and structural materials
- Help develop fabrication and quality control for TRISO fuel
- Apply additive manufacturing to uranium-based fuels
- Write quality assurance plans and standardize measurement methods
- Publish results in reports, journals and conference talks
- Plan and run experiments with researchers and support groups
- Prepare work control documents and follow safety programs
What we’re looking for
- Honours bachelor's in engineering or science, or statutory professional membership; a PhD is an asset
- At least 8 to 10 years in a nuclear engineering environment
- Proposal writing, data analysis and technical reporting experience
- Experience with characterization methods such as SEM, TGA, DSC and dilatometry
- Background in materials science and chemistry; molten salts or alloys an asset
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Eligible for Level 2 (Secret) security clearance (7 years of verifiable history)
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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