Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Fuel Materials

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Duties The Division of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) at the Department of Physics is seeking an ambitious, motivated, well-organized, and collaborative postdoctoral researcher to join the nuclear fuel materials team to study fission product kinetics through ion implantation of advanced nuclear fuel (uranium nitride). The project is supported by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (https://www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se/) and is conducted in collaboration with Westinghouse and Uppsala University. You will lead research efforts using experimental and computational methods to evaluate fission product diffusion kinetics and the formation of high burnup structure (HBS) in uranium nitride. Qualifications Requirements A doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made. Doctoral degree in nuclear engineering, materials science, technical mechanics, or similar. Merits At the application deadline, no more than three years since obtaining a doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. Practical experience in laboratory work related to sintering, powder metallurgy, and characterization techniques. Knowledge and experience with modeling techniques within mesoscale and multiphysics finite element modeling. Good communication skills and proficiency in English, both written and spoken, as required for daily work. Good collaboration skills and ability to work independently. Motivation and commitment to research work are strong merits. Teaching experience is a merit. Awareness of diversity and equal treatment, with particular focus on gender equality. Independence. We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. Become Part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and participating in the transition to a sustainable society. Here you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop at a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions are a quality issue and an integral part of KTH's values as a university and public authority. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work and develop at KTH. Trade Union Representatives Contact information for trade union representatives. Application You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring your application is complete when submitted. The application must include: CV including relevant work experience and skills. Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages. A brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum 2 pages. Names and contact information for 2–3 references (and any supporting letters from these persons). The application must be received by KTH no later than the application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the Employment The employment is on a permanent basis, but for a maximum of two years. A postdoctoral position is a fixed-term qualification employment focused primarily on research, intended as a first career step after completing a doctoral degree. Other For information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. An employment at KTH may be placed in a security class. If this is the case for this position, a security vetting of the applicant will be conducted according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, a condition for employment is that the applicant is approved following security vetting. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as job advertisement vendors.Duties The Division of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) at the Department of Physics is seeking an ambitious, motivated, well-organized, and collaborative postdoctoral researcher to join the nuclear fuel materials team to study fission product kinetics through ion implantation of advanced nuclear fuel (uranium nitride). The project is supported by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (https://www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se/) and is conducted in collaboration with Westinghouse and Uppsala University. You will lead research efforts using experimental and computational methods to…

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6. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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