Researcher in Radiation Physics and Source Term Modelling

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The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people's health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. Through a fruitful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research.

At the departmnet of Medical Radiation Sciences, research focuses on medical applications of radiation, as well as on environmental radiology and radiation protection preparedness. This includes studies of the occurrence and transport of radioactive substances in the environment.

Duties 

We are looking for a researcher interested in exploring and addressing knowledge gaps related to the estimation of source terms (i.e., the activity of various radionuclides that could be released into the environment in the event of an accident) for new types of nuclear reactors. The work includes investigating available parameters for characterizing source terms for SMRs, assessing existing computational codes and the input data required to estimate releases from SMRs (both during normal operation and in accident scenarios), and performing source term calculations.

Qualifications 

The applicant must have a PhD degree in a subject relevant to the position. Experience in programming and computer modeling using, for example, Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport (MCNP), ORIGEN2, OpenMC, MELCOR, MAAP, FISPACT, or ORIGEN, as well as knowledge in radiation protection-related fields, is considered an asset. Other qualifications are good oral and, written English language skills. The work demands drive, independence and accuracy.

Employment 

The employment is limited (temporary) for 12 months, 100 % of full-time and is placed at the department of Medical Radiation Sciences at the Institute of Clinical Sciences. Starting date: As soon as possible 

Contact information for the post 

If you have questions regarding the position please contact Professor, Mats Isaksson; phone; +46 70 593 14 61 or e-mail; mats.isaksson@radfys.gu.se or researcher Violeta Hansen, e-mail: violeta.hansen@gu.se.

Unions 

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Application 

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Applications must be received by: 2025-05-27

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