About this role
CIFRE PhD student position at Westinghouse Electric France focusing on advanced ultrasonic testing (FMC, TFM, PWI) for inspection of nuclear safety-critical components. Develop and validate ultrasonic imaging techniques to improve defect detection, inspection reliability, and decision support tools for field inspections in nuclear industrial applications.
Responsibilities
- —Conduct research on advanced ultrasonic inspection methods including Full Matrix Capture (FMC), Total Focusing Method (TFM), Plane Wave Imaging (PWI), and multimode techniques
- —Design and perform experimental campaigns to investigate how acquisition parameters, material characteristics, and inspection configurations influence image quality and defect detectability
- —Develop signal processing and imaging algorithms for ultrasonic data analysis
- —Build and analyse large ultrasonic datasets comparing different acquisition modes and processing approaches
- —Develop sensitivity maps linking physical and instrumental parameters to inspection performance
- —Create methodologies and decision-support tools to improve operator decision-making during inspections
- —Validate proposed methodologies on representative industrial mock-ups and test pieces
- —Participate in industrial qualification and validation activities with Westinghouse NDE experts
- —Present research results at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications
Master's degree or Engineering degree in Acoustics, Ultrasonics, Signal Processing, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT/NDE)
Desired
Ultrasonic testing fundamentals knowledge; Wave propagation and acoustics background; Signal and image processing experience; Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific programming tools; Experimental measurements and data analysis skills; Scientific modelling and numerical simulation experience; Strong analytical mindset and scientific curiosity; Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; Interest in industrial research and field applications
Location
Villejust, France (Paris-Saclay Area); 3-year CIFRE PhD contract starting October 2026
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Westinghouse Electric →The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.
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