City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

McMaster University operates the McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR) as part of its educational and research programs.  Commercial work is carried out to support these programs.

 McMaster Nuclear Operations and Facilities strives to embody values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness, and teamwork.  We aspire towards inclusive excellence, acknowledging that diversity is essential to creativity and innovation and that diversity is integral to our operations.  We will assess merit through an inclusive lens that values equity and diversity.   All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

General Description

Under general direction, responsible for providing specialized scientific/technical, reactor analysis and radiation transport modeling support in a specific engineering field or discipline for research and contract projects, and to support the ongoing operation of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor.

• Conduct standardized research experiments using specialized equipment and instruments.
• Analyze and solve new, unique, and complex problems as presented in research contracts and projects.
• Apply standardized scientific/technical principles and methods from a specialized field or discipline to solve problems.
• Oversee and participate in the collection, evaluation, and analysis of data.
• Write and adapt computer software required for, but not limited to, data collection, design, modelling, and mathematical and statistical analysis.
• Recommend and incorporate new approaches and methodologies into research.
• Contribute to the authoring of scientific reports and papers for inclusion in journal publications and contract reports.
• Format and summarize data and write technical reports based on research findings.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to colleagues, industry, and contract agencies.
• Participate in the management of the research project or contract by defining and coordinating resource needs, determining priorities to achieve project goals, and setting schedules that will meet defined deadlines.
• Provide advice in a specialized field to colleagues, collaborators, and students.
• Exchanges technical and scientific information with others.
• Liaise with external clients and project partners.
• Remain current with frequent advances in a technical field or scientific discipline.
• Apply specialized knowledge to review, critically appraise and interpret published literature.
• Perform meta data analysis.
• Supervise work of others and review work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex computer problems.
• Develop and deliver training on reactor physics.

• Supervise the activities of up to 3 short-term employees at one time.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field of study.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience