Project assistant in Medical Radiation Physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace:

We are now looking for two project assistans who want to work with us in medical radiation physics! The department of Medical Radiation Physics in Malmö is part of the department of Translational Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and is led by Prof. Lars E. Olsson. One of the research groups at the department is the Environmental Radiology Group, which is led by Prof. Christopher L. Rääf and is located at the Diagnostic Center at Skåne University Hospital.

The Environmental Radiology group has a close collaboration with the BAR group (Biospheric and Anthropogenic Radioactivity) at the Department of Physics in Lund. The group's work aims to study ionizing radiation in our environment and how radiation doses to humans and biota can be measured and calculated. Read more about the research group here.

Within the research group, we safeguard a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships and work consistently to create conditions for job satisfaction, development and participation for everyone. We safeguard both physical safety and the psychosocial working environment.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flex-time agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance.

Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University.

Work duties and responsibilities

• Computer simulations and interpretation of other researchers' data
• Literature studies of possible Gen IV nuclear fuel nuclide inventories with respect to the radiotoxicity of the constituent substances under different conditions (e.g. during operation versus in the event of accident release)
• Identify and compare the most radiotoxic substances with existing reference values in internal dosimetry linked to nuclear fuels
• Operational and accident releases from a selection of Gen IV reactions will be simulated, calculated and compared with existing radiation dosimetric impact assessments for light water reactors
• Investigate which internal dosimetric or radiobiological experiments need to be conducted specifically for Gen IV nuclear fuels
• The results will be presented in a scientific publication

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

• Completed advanced degree in natural sciences or engineering, specifically in nuclear physics, environmental radiology, medical radiation physics, physical chemistry or equivalent, or
• Completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge
• Completed independent tasks (e.g. bachelor or master thesis) in a relevant subject comprising at least 30 credits.
• Basic knowledge of nuclear physics from undergraduate or advanced level courses
• Experience working with calculations or computer simulation of nuclear reactions
• Very good knowledge of English, in speech and writing
• Documented experience of independent work and successful work in a research group

Great importance will be placed on personal qualities as the task requires you to be systematic, have good collaboration skills and the ability to work independently.

Additional qualifications for the position are

• Good knowledge of reactor physics and dosimetry
• Experience in working in radiochemistry or radiobiology
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• Good ability to independently follow set schedules and deliver in accordance with them

Other information
This is a fixed-term position (SÄVA) of 12 months, 100 % of full time. Starting date according to agreement.

How to apply
The position is applied for via Lund University’s recruitment system Varbi. Applications must include a personal motivation letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation).