Two-year Postdoctoral position on the study of physical and thermal properties of materials for[...]

Karlstad University; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A university in France is offering a two-year postdoctoral position focused on studying the physical and thermal properties of materials for applications in nuclear fission and fusion environments. The role involves research responsibilities such as characterizing thermal properties, working with calorimetric sensors, and developing test benches. Candidates must hold a PhD in related fields with strong instrumentation and metrology skills. The job is offered on a full-time temporary basis and starts on December 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in instrumentation and metrology essential.
• Experience in nuclear environments (fission and fusion) significant.
• Ability to set up instrumental developments required.

Responsabilités

• Participate in specific irradiation campaigns in nuclear reactors.
• Characterize thermal properties of calorimetric sensors.
• Set up new test benches for thermal characterization.

Connaissances

Instrumentation skills

Metrology skills

Thermal properties measurement

Data acquisition and analysis

Formation

PhD in Instrumentation, Physics, Material Science, Nuclear Engineering, Thermal, and Energetic

Description du poste

Overview

Two-year Postdoctoral position on the study of physical and thermal properties of materials for applications in nuclear fission and fusion environments (Funded by Amidex).

RESEARCHER PROFILE: Postdoc/R2: PhD holders
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Physics
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Engineering

Responsibilities

• Participation in the preparation of a specific irradiation campaign in nuclear research reactor (TRIGA, MTR).
• Pre-Characterization: Determination of thermal properties of calorimeter elements versus temperature and the associated calibration curve; determination of the calibration curve of the calorimeter after nuclear irradiation, estimation of the thermal properties thanks to inverse methods, and assessment of material properties to identify lacunes and defaults explaining property variations.
• Thermal and electrical characterization of thin deposits associated with calorimetric sensors: Mounting of an experimental bench “Front face Flash” to estimate thermal properties of micrometric layers and thermal contact resistance; operation of a 4-probe station including a hot plate for electrical characterizations versus temperature.
• Study of the impact of thermal properties on the metrological performances of calorimeters.
• Set up a new test bench equipped with an infrared camera to characterize components of calorimeters, study emissivity, temperature fields, and homogeneity or dissymmetry.
• Analysis and interpretation of previous results obtained with calorimetric sensors, using 3-D simulations and 1-D calculations.

Qualifications

Academic Level: PhD in Instrumentation, Physics, Material Science, Nuclear Engineering, Thermal, and Energetic.

Required Skills: Strong skills in instrumentation, metrology; ability to set up instrumental developments; experience in thermal properties measurement; background on nuclear environments (fission and fusion); skills in data acquisition and analysis.

Contract and Working Conditions

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY

JOB STATUS: FULL TIME

HOURS PER WEEK: 39:10

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31/10/2025 23:59

ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/12/2025

ENVISAGED DURATION: 24 months

Work Location and Other Information

WORK LOCATION(S): Aix-Marseille University (AMU)

Additional information: The Euraxess Center of AMU informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdocs and PhD candidates about administrative steps prior to arrival in France (visas, insurance, accommodation, bank account, etc.). More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal.

Qualifications, Required Research Fields, Education and Professional Skills

Required Education: PhD in Instrumentation, Physics, Material Science, Nuclear Engineering, Thermal, and Energetic.

Required Research Fields: Instrumentation, Metrology; ability to develop instrumentation; experience in thermal properties measurement; background in nuclear environments (fission and fusion); data acquisition and analysis.

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Title: Two-year Postdoctoral position on the study of physical and thermal properties of materials for applications in nuclear fission and fusion environments (Funded by Amidex)