Postdoc: Experimental Nuclear Engineering in Two-Phase Flows

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 468,720 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good working conditions

Attractive benefits

Opportunity for growth and development

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to develop experimental methods for two-phase flows, focusing on measuring void fraction and velocity at prototypic reactor conditions. The successful candidate will be involved in the manufacturing of miniature sensors and their application in the HWAT facility.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative project in Europe and contribute to groundbreaking research supported by the Swedish nuclear regulator. The position is initially for two years and emphasizes personal skills and motivation.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree is required.
• Knowledge of experimental investigation of two-phase flows is preferred.
• Experience in sol-gel coating and high frequency signal processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental methods for two-phase flows.
• Manufacture miniature sensors for measuring void fraction and velocity.
• Use sensors in the HWAT facility to study thermohydraulic phenomena.

Skills

Experimental investigation of two-phase flows

Sol-gel coating

Micro-mechanical manufacturing

High frequency signal processing

Good communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Doctoral degree in experimental nuclear engineering

Doctoral degree in micro-mechanics

Doctoral degree in sol-gel chemistry

Doctoral degree in experimental thermohydraulics

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to develop experimental methods for two-phase flows, focusing on measuring void fraction and velocity at prototypic reactor conditions. The successful candidate will be involved in the manufacturing of miniature sensors and their application in the HWAT facility.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative project in Europe and contribute to groundbreaking research supported by the Swedish nuclear regulator. The position is initially for two years and emphasizes personal skills and motivation.