Fully Funded MSc Position at Renewable Thermal Lab

The Renewable Thermal Lab at the University of Alberta, Canada, is excited to announce a Fully Funded MSc Position in the research area of Small Modular Reactors – Thermal Hydraulics.

Research Description

Our research group focuses on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their thermal-hydraulics of molten salt systems for clean and carbon energy applications. SMRs offer a reliable, low-carbon energy source, but ensuring their safe and efficient operation requires advanced thermal management. We study how to make SMRs inherently reliable and safe by leveraging high-temperature molten salts and developing passive safety mechanisms. Through fundamental heat transfer analysis, we aim to produce design and safety guidelines for the next-generation commercial-scale deployment of these systems.

Why Should You Join Us?

The global energy transition is upon us, and we need to act quickly. Moving forward, we will need a fleet of diversified energy technologies to tackle the giant of climate change. SMRs will play a vital role in the future energy transition, providing clean power and heat solutions. However, we need to make them safe and reliable. That gives YOU an opportunity to create something vital to our survival. Join us at RTL and get an amazing opportunity to work with leading academics and industries focused on decarbonizing industrial heat. And yes, YOU’LL BE FULLY FUNDED to work on this awesome topic!

Research Keywords

• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

• Molten Salts

• Heat Transfer Experimentation

• High-Temperature Fluids

• Radiation-Induced Natural Convection

• Thermodynamics

How to Apply

Please send an email with "RTL-SMR" in the subject line to: m.hamanzoor@ualberta.ca

• Expected Start Date: Sep 2025

• Deadline to Apply: 1st August 2025