Postdoc in Nuclear Materials Science KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering SciencesKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Job descriptionThis project is focused on advanced nuclear fuel development. Experimental and computational methods will be used to develop advanced nuclear fuel for Accident Tolerant Fuel (ATF) concepts and Gen-IV reactor technology. The objective is to develop advanced methods for manufacture and analysis to support fuel development, exposure, characterization and qualification. The postdoc will also work on preparation of grant proposals, reports and publications and will help with supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers in their research projects. This project contributes to the SSF SAFETY project and the SSF SUNRISE centre. What we offer
Read more about what it is like to work at KTH QualificationsRequirements A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or a closely related field, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
Preferred qualifications Research expertise is of great importance, as well as teaching abilities, awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality. It is important that the candidate has great collaborative abilities and independence. Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. Trade union representativesYou will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage. ApplicationLog into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. The application must include:
Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employmentThe position offered is for, at the most, two years. A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation. OthersStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here. We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons. Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
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