Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Power Technology

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan · Vollzeit

Teknikringen 8, plan 5, Stockholm, Schweden

Job Responsibilities We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the development of experimental methods for two-phase flows. We aim to develop a probe for measuring void fraction and velocity under prototypical reactor conditions. The work includes developing methods for manufacturing miniature sensors and using these sensors in the HWAT facility. The HWAT facility was developed to study thermohydraulic phenomena relevant to small modular reactors (SMR). The work is part of a collaborative project in Europe and a national project supported by the Swedish Nuclear Power Regulatory Authority (SSM). Qualifications Requirements Completed doctoral degree or foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirement must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made. Doctoral degree in experimental nuclear engineering, micromechanics, sol-gel chemistry, experimental thermohydraulics. Merits At the deadline, no more than three years since completing a doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a doctoral degree. Knowledge and experience in experimental investigation of two-phase flows, sol-gel coating, micromechanical manufacturing, high-frequency signal processing. Good communication and collaboration skills, ability to work in a team and independently. Motivation and commitment to research work is a very strong merit. Teaching experience is a merit. Awareness of diversity and equality issues, with particular focus on gender equality. 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 main responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. The application should contain: CV including relevant work experience and knowledge. Copy of degree certificate and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages. Brief account of your academic interests and how this project relates to your future goals, and why you would be the best candidate to work on the project, maximum 2 pages long. Letters of support, if available, or contact information for 2-3 reference 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 permanent, but no longer than two years A postdoctoral position is a fixed-term meritorious position with a focus on research intended as a first career step after obtaining a doctorate. Other Information For information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. It is possible that employment at KTH may be placed in a security classification. If this is the case for this particular position, a security vetting of the applicant will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, a requirement for employment is that the applicant is approved after security vetting. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of job advertisements.