Postdoc in nuclear power safety - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in the general field of nuclear power safety. The successful candidate will join the Division of Nuclear Power Safety which conducts research on thermal-hydraulics and accident phenomena of risk importance to existing and future nuclear reactors, and also performs safety analysis for nuclear power plants, including design basis accident analysis and severe accident. The position is associated with the following sub-topic:

• Safety of lead-cooled fast reactors (LFR).

The successful candidate is expected to conduct analytical studies on (i) simulation of natural convection and heat transfer of lead/LBE cooled systems; and (ii) modeling of physical phenomena in steam generator tube rupture accidents, which is paramount to the design and evaluation of safety systems in an LFR.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH 
• You will have the opportunity for collaborations with several different internationally successful research groups, which will allow you to flourish and reach your full potential.
• Apart from your own salary, you also get funding for travel and equipment, so that you can conduct an independent research activity.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Specialization in nuclear engineering or nuclear power safety or mechanical engineering
• Outstanding research and publication record
• Strong ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research group
• Skillful command of English orally and in writing, as this will be required in day-to-day work

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline

• We prefer you had experience on thermal-hydraulics and safety of lead/LBE cooled systems
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Teaching abilities

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log 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:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge. 

2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.

3. 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.

4. Three representative publications; the document should not exceed 10 pages each. For longer work please just include abstract and a link to full text.

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 employment

The 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.

Others

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