Uppsala University
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PhD in Nuclear Fuel Performance Modelling and Machine Learning Uppsala University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD position at Uppsala University; funding details are not specified in the post, but it is an advertised doctoral opening in a research project with academic and industrial collaboration (Westinghouse Electric Company and Vattenfall).
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Uppsala University
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About this position
Uppsala University is advertising a PhD position in Nuclear Fuel Performance Modelling and Machine Learning within the Division of Applied Nuclear Physics and the ANItA competence centre. The project combines nuclear engineering, applied physics, machine learning, statistical modelling, scientific computing, and physics-based simulations to develop fast and reliable methods for nuclear fuel-performance analysis.
The research aims to build surrogate models and calibration/uncertainty-quantification methods for simulations relevant to current nuclear reactors and future systems, including SMRs. The position is carried out in a strong research environment at Uppsala University in close collaboration with Westinghouse Electric Company and Vattenfall.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden.
Ideal background: engineering physics or nuclear engineering; applied physics, mathematics, or computational science; machine learning, statistics, or scientific computing; numerical modelling and simulation. Strong programming skills and interest in real engineering applications are emphasized. Prior nuclear engineering experience is helpful but not required.
Deadline: 30 September 2026.
Start date: 1 January 2027 or as agreed.
Interested candidates should apply through the university’s application portal linked in the post.
Funding details
PhD position at Uppsala University; funding details are not specified in the post, but it is an advertised doctoral opening in a research project with academic and industrial collaboration (Westinghouse Electric Company and Vattenfall).
What's required
Candidates with a background in engineering physics or nuclear engineering, applied physics, mathematics or computational science, machine learning, statistics or scientific computing, and numerical modelling and simulation are particularly encouraged. Strong programming skills and an interest in applying advanced computational methods to real engineering problems are important. Previous experience in nuclear engineering is an advantage but not required.
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Associate Professor
Sweden
Research Interests
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Neutron Science
Reactor Physics
Uncertainty Analysis
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