Your tasks
Nagra is developing and testing a general repository optimisation workflow, called ROWO. ROWO is an innovative approach designed to enhance the planning and implementation of a deep geological repository for radioactive waste along with pre-disposal facilities and activities in Switzerland. It utilizes the Pareto optimisation method, recognized as a state-of-the-art approach for multi-objective decision-making in various industries. ROWO employs a series of simple models to assess individual configurations against different objectives and corresponding indicators.
Your tasks in this project would be:
- To familiarize yourself with the current repository concept and with ROWO
- To contribute to the further development of the simple models
- Post-process and results evaluation
- Applying maching learning techniques to create predictive models
Your profile
- Programming skills (R, Python)
- Experience in machine learning is considered a plus
- Ability to solve problems independently using a structured approach and critical thinking skills
- Motivation and willingness to learn
- Good scientific writing skills (in English, German is considered a plus)
We offer
Our ongoing projects at the interface between industry and fundamental research offer the unique opportunity to explore the most fascinating aspects of these two worlds. You will be working along experts on key scientific, technical and implementation topics related to the deep geological disposal of radioactive waste, under realistic conditions. You will also have the opportunity to gain additional experience with safety analysis and design optimisation.
Contingent upon availability and the outcome of the internship project, an MSc. thesis topic could be proposed after completion of the internship.
Your application should include:
- Your CV
- A record of all available exam grades from the BSc. and/or MSc. programme (e.g. first semester grades)
- A cover letter not exceeding 300 words
Applications will be reviewed and processed on the following dates:
17 – 21 February ‘25
14 – 18 April ‘25
10 – 17 June ‘25
11 – 15 August ‘25
13 – 17 October ‘25
15 – 19 December ‘25
If you would like to work with us on the disposal of radioactive waste, please send your complete application documents by e-mail to bewerbungen@nagra.ch