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Sarah Donaher
3 months ago
PhD Opportunity in Nuclear Energy Workforce, Outreach, and Impact University of Tennessee, Knoxville in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
The PhD position is DOE-funded through the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training. The post indicates a funded research opportunity, but no stipend, tuition, or exact funding package details are provided.
Deadline
Jan 1, 2027
Country
United States
University
The University of Tennessee Knoxville
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PhD Opportunity: Nuclear Energy Workforce, Outreach, and Impact
Sarah Donaher, Assistant Professor in Environmental (Radiological) Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student for a DOE-funded project through the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training.
The student may enroll through Environmental Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Civil Engineering. The research direction is flexible and may include nuclear deactivation and decommissioning (D&D), engineering education, workforce development, outreach and science communication, and socio-technical approaches to improving public understanding of nuclear energy.
This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in nuclear energy, environmental engineering, civil engineering, engineering education, and communication/outreach. The project emphasizes training the next generation of the nuclear workforce and strengthening community engagement around nuclear technologies, including their economic and environmental benefits.
Eligibility highlights: strong fundamentals in energy and/or engineering; interest in interdisciplinary work and real-world impact; willingness to travel throughout Tennessee for public outreach; and strong technical writing and communication skills. Experience with social science methods such as survey design is desirable.
How to apply: email your CV and a brief statement of interest to [email protected]. The post does not list a formal deadline, but it identifies this as a Spring 2027 PhD opportunity.
Funding details
The PhD position is DOE-funded through the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training. The post indicates a funded research opportunity, but no stipend, tuition, or exact funding package details are provided.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in energy and/or engineering fundamentals, especially civil, environmental, nuclear, or a related field. Interest in interdisciplinary work, real-world impact, communication, outreach, or education is desired. Prior experience with social science methods such as survey design is desirable. The student should be willing to travel throughout Tennessee for public outreach activities and have strong technical writing and communication skills.
How to apply
Email your CV and a brief statement of interest to Sarah Donaher at [email protected]. Mention your background and interest in nuclear energy workforce, outreach, and impact.
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Professors
Assistant Professor in Environmental (Radiological) Engineering
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Conservation Biology
Radiochemistry
Ecotoxicology
Toxicology
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