Postdoc in Nuclear Fuel Materials

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The KTH Royal Institute of Technology's NSE department invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the nuclear fuel materials team in Stockholm. The project will study fission product kinetics by ion implantation of advanced nuclear fuel (Uranium Nitride) and will combine experimental and computational approaches to evaluate diffusion kinetics and HBS formation.

The appointment is for up to two years, with potential security-sensitive considerations.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent by decision date.
• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Mechanics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts using experimental and computational methods.
• Evaluate fission product diffusion kinetics and HBS formation in uranium nitride.
• Collaborate with partners (Westinghouse, Uppsala University).

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Research leadership

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) at the Department of Physics seeks an ambitious, motivated, structured, and collaborative postdoc to join the nuclear fuel materials team. The project will study fission product kinetics by ion implantation of advanced nuclear fuel (Uranium Nitride). It is supported by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority and in collaboration with Westinghouse and Uppsala University. The role includes leading research efforts using experimental and computational methods to evaluate fission product diffusion kinetics and the formation of the high burnup structure (HBS) in uranium nitride.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree obtained by the time the employment decision is made.
• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Mechanics or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Hands‑on experience with sintering, powder metallurgy and characterization techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in mesoscale modelling and multiphysics finite‑element modelling.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Teamwork competence and the ability to work independently.
• Strong motivation and dedication to research.
• Teaching experience is an advantage.
• Awareness of diversity and equal‑opportunity issues, especially gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

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About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

It may be classified as a security‑sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If applicable, a security clearance will be conducted in accordance with the law. In such cases, employment is contingent upon approval following the security clearance.