Postdoc in Nuclear Engineering

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on development of experimental methods for two-phase flows. We aim to develop a probe for measurement of void fraction and velocity at prototypic reactor conditions. The work includes development of 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 (SMRs). The work is a part of a collaborative project in Europe and national project supported by Swedish nucl

Reference number: PA-2026-2482.

Job description

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on development of experimental methods for two-phase flows. We aim to develop a probe for measurement of void fraction and velocity at prototypic reactor conditions. The work includes development of 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 (SMRs). The work is a part of a collaborative project in Europe and national project supported by Swedish nuclear regulator (SSM).

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Doctoral degree in experimental nuclear engineering, micro-mechanics, sol-gel chemistry, experimental thermohydraulics.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Knowledge and experience of experimental investigation of two-phase flows, sol-gel coating, micro-mechanical manufacturing, high frequency signal processing.
• Good communication and collaborative skills, capability to work in a team and independently.
• Motivation and dedication to research work is a very strong merit.
• Teaching experience is an advantage.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

your application must 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 your academic interests and how this project relates to your future goals, why you would be the best candidate to work on the project. Maximally two pages long.
• Letters of support, if at hand, or contact details for 2-3 reference persons.

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).

Contract details

• Number of positions: 1
• First day of employment: According to agreement
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Contact: Pavel Kudinov (pkudinov@kth.se)
• Contact: Jens H Bardarson (bardarson@kth.se)

Apply via the official KTH vacancy page. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email are typically not considered unless the vacancy states otherwise.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Doctoral degree in experimental nuclear engineering, micro-mechanics, sol-gel chemistry, experimental thermohydraulics.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Knowledge and experience of experimental investigation of two-phase flows, sol-gel coating, micro-mechanical manufacturing, high frequency signal processing.
• Good communication and collaborative skills, capability to work in a team and independently.
• Motivation and dedication to research work is a very strong merit.
• Teaching experience is an advantage.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.