Postdoc: Nuclear Fuel Materials—Uranium Nitride Research

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 412,920 - 513,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Timely salary according to KTH standards

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the nuclear fuel materials team. This role involves studying the kinetics of fission products in advanced nuclear fuels through both experimental and computational methods.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in related fields and a strong background in laboratory techniques, modeling, and research communication. This two-year position offers an opportunity to lead impactful research within a dynamic collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree completed no later than employment decision.
• PhD obtained within the last three years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on fission product diffusion kinetics.
• Design and conduct ion implantation experiments.
• Analyze results using advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with partners and publish findings.

Skills

Laboratory experience in sintering

Powder metallurgy

Advanced characterization techniques

Mesoscale finite-element modeling

Multiphysics finite-element modeling

English communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the nuclear fuel materials team. This role involves studying the kinetics of fission products in advanced nuclear fuels through both experimental and computational methods.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in related fields and a strong background in laboratory techniques, modeling, and research communication. This two-year position offers an opportunity to lead impactful research within a dynamic collaborative environment.