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Job Description

We are looking for a researcher to work on the NUCLEAR project (Advanced Nuclear Technology Laboratory) within the research platform NuMaP (Nuclear Materials Platform) (numap.se) to develop the experimental nuclear technology environment. The researcher will work with advanced nuclear fuel materials and focus on advanced manufacturing processes, characterization, and exposure of uranium-based materials.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD.
• The researcher must have documented experience working with public procurement.
• The researcher must have experience working with oxygen-sensitive materials such as uranium nitride.
• The researcher must have expert knowledge in experimental materials characterization methods.

Merits

• Good teamwork skills and independence.
• Ability to communicate research and development work, as well as experience in ensuring that research results are put to use.
• Pedagogical skills, for example through supervising students.
• It is an advantage if the researcher has demonstrated experience in developing and leading operations, staff, or students.
• The researcher must have good knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a special focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of degree certificate and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A concise statement on why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 2 pages long.

The application must be received by KTH no later than midnight on the last day of application, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Position

The employment is fixed-term according to agreement - for up to 6 months, with start date by agreement.

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