PhD student position in Studies of semi volatile fission products

This is about our lives and natural resources, about energy, materials recycling and materials development. With our focus on sustainable development we work with research and education of the highest quality for smarter materials and smarter processes, for improved health and a better environment.

We have approximately 300 employees, divided into four research divisions and one administrative unit. We are situated at campus Johanneberg.

Our department is characterized by inspiring world-leading research, in an environment of personal development and creation of new knowledge.



Information about the division
At the Division of Energy and Materials we have a diverse research activity, focusing on different aspects of material and energy related questions. The division includes Environmental Inorganic Chemistry, working with applications of high temperature corrosion with research applied to fuel cells, biomass and waste fired boilers. We also perform research in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), Oxide Chemistry and Theoretical Chemistry involving advanced modeling. The Industrial Materials Recycling group focuses mainly on the recycling of metals including Rare Earth Metals (REM) from different secondary sources, including ashes, with different methods.

The Nuclear Chemistry group focuses on research for applications in the nuclear industry: novel nuclear fuels, research relating to accidents, final repositories and the reuse of used nuclear fuel through partitioning and transmutation. Also included is research related to radiopharmaceutical applications and radioecology.

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This research project is a part of the severe nuclear accident research performed by the Nuclear Chemistry group, with the intent to reduce the hazards in event of a nuclear accident. This project will obtain knowledge of how molybdenum and tellurium might escape from different chemical forms present in used nuclear fuel. This will help the planning of countermeasures against a serious accident and in the design of new fuels.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to conduct your own research for your doctoral studies. This involves the practical work together with graduate courses. You will also be involved in teaching tasks and possibly other departmental duties, not exceeding 20% of the position. In this PhD student position you will mainly investigate the chemical behaviour of molybdenum and tellurium under conditions relevant to a nuclear reactor accident. It will involve work in a chemical laboratory and you will learn how to work with radioactive substances. The aim will be to find methods to mitigate the release of these elements in case of an accident occurring. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
You must have completed M. Sc. or equivalent in chemistry or chemical engineering and proven experience as an experimental worker in a chemical laboratory is needed. You have an excellent knowledge of English and ability to analyse and write scientific articles. Specialist education in nuclear sciences and especially nuclear chemistry is appreciated. Proficiency in Swedish is a merit. You have to be self-motivated and have a problem-solving attitude along with a great ability to collaborate with others.

In order to work at the Division of Nuclear Chemistry (within the Division Energy and materials at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering) there is need to pass a security clearance according to Swedish law.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20150235 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via Chalmers webpage.


Application deadline: July 15, 2015

For questions, please contact:
Professor Christian Ekberg,
Energy and Materials,
che@chalmers.se,
+46 31-772 2801


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