Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy, providing innovative technologies and services to support safe, reliable, and low-carbon power generation. For our site in Karlstein, we are offering a PhD position for a highly motivated candidate to conduct experimental research in the field of noble gas retention and delay systems used for operational and severe accident systems in nuclear power plants.

Your Research Project

The doctoral research will focus on the experimental investigation of noble gas retention mechanisms and the evaluation of relevant influencing parameters in adsorption-based delay systems. The objective is to generate a robustscientific basis for the assessment, optimization and further development of such systems under challenging operating conditions.

Your Responsibilities

• conduct a structured review of the current state of research on noble gas retention and adsorption materials
• plan, develop, carry out and evaluate experimental investigations on noble gas delay systems
• support the modification, setup, and commissioning of experimental test facilities
• prepare, select, and characterize suitable materials for testing
• perform experiments independently and document procedures and results in a reliable and traceable manner
• analyze and interpret experimental data and derive scientifically based conclusions
• present and summarize research findings in reports, presentations, and scientific publications
• collaborate with internal experts and interdisciplinary teams in an industrial research environment

What We Offer

• a challenging doctoral project with scientific depth and industrial relevance
• an innovative research environment within an international technology company
• close collaboration with experienced specialists and interdisciplinary teams
• the opportunity to contribute to future-oriented technologies in the field of nuclear energy
  
  

The position is initially offered for a period of three years and is part-time (26 hours per week). Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to arrange both admission to a university for their doctoral studies and supervision by a doctoral advisor.”

Your Profile

• above-average university degree in engineering or natural sciences, preferably in process engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a comparable field
• strong interest in experimental and theoretical scientific work
• practical mindset and enthusiasm for laboratory and test rig activities
• independent, structured, and analytical way of working
• strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• very good written and spoken English

If you are interested in pursuing a doctoral project in an industrial environment, we look forward to receive your application.

Everyone is welcome - regardless of gender, origin or disability. Diversity enriches our team.