Postdoctoral Position in Applied Nuclear Physics
Postdoctoral Position in Applied Nuclear Physics
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
We are looking for a new colleague in our research group on nuclear safeguards.
Within the division of applied nuclear physics at the Department of physics and astronomy, research is conducted in nuclear fission and safeguards. The research is focused on applications such as verification of nuclear material from existing and future nuclear energy systems.
Duties
The postdoc is expected to do research on ensuring system resilience against nuclear proliferation, and studies related to reducing risks of unauthorized access to, or theft of, nuclear materials (NM). Research tasks include fuel cycle assessments, nuclear material characterization (composition and attractiveness) and nuclear safeguards and security assessments. Proliferation resistance and physical protection studies are expected for processes and facilities, and means to safeguards and protect the systems will be included. Development of methods and analysis techniques for safeguards and security relevant monitoring are also foreseen and include the identification of key measurement points, remote monitoring means, and automatic measurement and analysis techniques.
The postdoc may also have the opportunity to participate in teaching activities within the division.
Requirements
PhD degree in physics with specialization towards nuclear physics or nuclear technology, or a foreign degree equivalent to this. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
For this position we also require that the applicant has:
- experience of simulation tools such as for instance MCNP, Geant, Serpent, and is able to conduct data analysis with tools such as for instance MATLAB, Python or C++, and
- excellent cooperation skills, as well as communication skills in both speaking and writing in English.
Personal values are important, and for this position the applicant must be able to work effectively in a multicultural and mixed-gender environment, and promote a collaborative team spirit. In addition, the applicant needs to be able to work independently and take personal responsibility for the progression of the project.
The applicant must be eligible to a personal licence for export-controlled codes like MCNP, and able to gain access to Swedish nuclear facilities.
Additional qualifications
Additional qualifications are intended to point out any relevant experience and expertise, and are considered meriting. We encourage the submission of an application even if your experience does not match all the listed qualifications. For this position, we value proven experience of:
- research related to nuclear energy systems,
- nuclear safeguards, nuclear security, and assessments related to nuclear material attractivity and proliferation resistance,
- non-destructive assay methods,
- relevant data analysis,
- different simulation environments.
Scientific publications in areas relevant for the position are also meriting, as is experience of education and teaching as there is a possibility to do teaching on the level of 20% in this position.
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