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Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and society, our ambition is to foster a creative environment for academic research, teaching and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects.

We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

We are situated in a stimulating and creative environment with 200 physics teachers and researchers, 120 PhD students and 550 undergraduate students.Information about the division

The Division of Nuclear Engineering performs research and development in reactor physics and diagnostics, coupled core physics-reactor thermal hydraulics for safety analysis, experimental neutron and positron physics for material research, and research  in non-destructive methods for nuclear safeguards and non-proliferation. The work is performed in collaboration with, and with supported from the industry, the Swedish Centre for Nuclear Technology, the safety authority (SSM), science councils and the EU. we have extensive international collaborations, most notably with US universities and labs. The division has access to a small size hot cell laboratory, and possesses a  portable neutron generator,  a pulsed beam of slow positrons, various neutron sources and neutron detectors with electronics.

The work in nuclear safeguards has so far been concentrated on the theory of the statistics of radiation from hidden samples. We now intend to extend our research field to development and test of experimental methods for non-destructive assay of spent fuel, which is the main subject of the advertised position.

Job description

The main tool for the elaboration of new and improved methods for assay of spent fuel is conceptual investigations by Monte-Carlo simulations of particle transport, including higher statistical moments, and performing  experiments for the investigation of the feasibility and performance of the methods. Experiments can be performed both in our hot cell lab, as well as at universities and national labs in the US with whom we have close collaboration.  The applicant will lead the building up and development of this research area at the Division.

Assistant Professor is a post that offers an opportunity to qualify for higher research positions. The appointment is for two + two years of full-time employment. An assistant professor is expected to reach the Swedish docent level (in Swedish "oavlönad docent") within the four years. After two years the progress is assessed.

This position consists of both research and teaching. In teaching, the co-supervision of Ph.D. students is also included.

Qualifications

The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree (normally completed at most five years before the deadline for application) in nuclear reactor and neutron physics, with a specialisation in nuclear safeguards and characterisation of spent fuel. Knowledge of and experience with neutron sources, neutron generators, neutron and photon detection methods and related data collection and data analysis systems is required. Working knowledge of Monte-Carlo based particle transport simulation methods is requested, in particular knowledge of Geant-4, MCNPX and MCNP-PoliMi is recommended. The candidate is expected to participate in teaching and advising of PhD students, as well as starting up new projects and secure funding to them. Postdoctoral university experience is beneficial.

Good collaboration abilities as well as the ability of working in a self-standing manner constitute strong merits. Thus good language skills are required. The undergraduates are normally taught in Swedish, although the graduate level teaching is in English. 

Application deadline: 2012-03-23

For questions, please contact:

Professor, Imre Pazsitimre@chalmers.se
* 46-31-772 30 81

Head of Department
Peter Apellpeter.apell@chalmers.se
* 46 31 772 32 98
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society.

The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 2,500 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!

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Publication date
2012-02-22

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