Postdoc in radionuclide sorption to cement - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Division of Applied Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry is now looking for a Postdoc who will work together with Prof. Mats Jonsson.
The position is located at the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH) at KTH.

Job description

The radionuclides 79Se, 93Mo and 99Tc will be present in the Final Repository for Short-lived Radioactive Waste (SFR) in Sweden. The main barrier material in SFR is concrete and to assess the mobility of Se, Tc and Mo in repository environments (for an assessment of post-closure safety) it is important to be able to quantify and understand their sorption to cement. This project concerns studying the sorption of Se, Tc and Mo onto cement and simpler model materials with the aim to collect data for modelling the  mobility of Se, Tc and Mo in repository environments and to develop an increased fundamental understanding of the sorption process. The work includes the design and experimental study of simple model systems as well as more applied studies. The postdoctoral researcher should have extensive experience in laboratory work. Complementary computational studies will be performed in parallel by another researcher. The postdoc is expected to be able to work both independently and together with colleagues at KTH and at other universities.

This position is a full-time position for two years. Start date is open for discussion, but we would like to see the position filled as soon as possible. The project is funded by the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB). The postdoctoral researcher will participate in regular meetings with SKB.

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
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, in chemistry, chemical engineering och geochemistry. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Expertise in physical or inorganic chemistry and/or sorption.
• Strong academic credentials and scientific proficiency documented in publications.
• Strong laboratory/instrumental skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, since it is required in the daily work.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

Personal skills

We are looking for motivated candidates who can contribute with their own ideas. You are curious, driven and have the ability to maintain a well-organized work environment. In addition to this, you have an analytical approach and a good ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others.

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.

Application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• 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.
• 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.

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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