PhD Studentship: Developing a Finite Element Based Model for Pellet Relocation in Nuclear Reactor Fuel (HAYNEST_U26EMPAMENTUM)
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
Summary
PhD Positions & Research Opportunities: Explore PCI modelling in COMSOL and Abaqus, benchmark with established fuel codes and PCI benchmarks, and validate with experiments. Develop post-LOCA modelling capabilities. Fully funded 3.5-year PhD; entry 2:1 in Eng/Phys/Materials Sci; start Oct 2026.
