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Best Universities for Nuclear Engineering in Europe

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Europe ranked based on their research performance in Nuclear Engineering. A graph of 1.05M citations received by 79.1K academic papers made by 336 universities in Europe was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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2. Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

3. Delft University of Technology

4. KTH Royal Institute of Technology

5. University of Pisa

6. Imperial College London

7. Polytechnic University of Milan

8. Technical University of Munich

9. Chalmers University of Technology

10. Polytechnic University of Turin

11. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

12. University of Stuttgart

13. Technical University of Denmark

14. University of Cambridge

15. University of Padua

16. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

17. Lund University

18. University of Manchester

19. Polytechnic University of Valencia

20. National Technical University of Athens

21. University of Nottingham

22. Technical University of Madrid

23. University of Birmingham

24. RWTH Aachen University

25. Eindhoven University of Technology

26. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

27. Grenoble Alpes University

28. Sapienza University of Rome

29. University of Bologna

30. Warsaw University of Technology

31. University of Genoa

32. Federico II University of Naples

33. Ghent University

34. Uppsala University

35. University of Oxford

36. Tomsk State University

37. Complutense University of Madrid

38. University of Bristol

39. Aalborg University

40. Tomsk Polytechnic University

41. University College London

42. Vienna University of Technology

43. University of Twente

44. Darmstadt University of Technology

45. University of Saragossa

46. AGH University of Science and Technology

47. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

48. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

49. Loughborough University

50. Czech Technical University in Prague

51. University of Southampton

52. Ulster University

53. Polytechnic University of Bari

54. University of Warwick

55. Brunel University London

56. University of Leeds

57. Catholic University of Leuven

58. Technical University of Catalonia

59. University of Sheffield

60. Graz University of Technology

61. Cranfield University

62. Silesian University of Technology

63. University of Seville

64. University of Florence

65. Moscow State University

66. Free University of Brussels - VUB

67. Wroclaw University of Technology

68. Cardiff University

69. University of Lleida

70. National Graduate School of Engineering, Paris

71. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

72. Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

73. University of Liege

74. Dresden University of Technology

75. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

76. Aalto University

77. Politehnica University of Bucharest

78. Technical University of Berlin

79. University of Ljubljana

80. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

81. University of Hamburg

82. Claude Bernard University Lyon 1

83. James I University

84. Budapest University of Technology and Economics

85. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

86. University of Rome Tor Vergata

87. Public University of Navarre

88. University of Belgrade

89. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

90. University of Palermo

91. Ruhr University Bochum

92. University of Lisbon

93. Newcastle University

94. University of Patras

95. Cracow University of Technology

96. University of Perugia

97. University of Liverpool

98. Lancaster University

99. University of Jyvaskyla

100. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

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Nuclear Engineering

Research field abbreviation: JI Field code: 3901V016 Course duration: 4 years

Field specializations

• Reactor Studies
• Physics and Technology of Thermonuclear Fusion
• Dosimetry and Applications of Ionizing Radiation
• Experimental Physics and Particle Physics

Research field characteristics

The doctoral programme in Nuclear Engineering prepares graduates for independent creative research in a wide range of fundamental scientific areas of nuclear and particle physics and their industrial applications, especially in nuclear energetics and radiation detection.

The doctoral course in Nuclear Engineering is offered by the Department of Nuclear Reactors, the Department of Dosimetry and Application of Ionizing Radiation, and the Department of Physics.

• The area of Reactor Studies covers reactor physics, applied and experimental nuclear physics, neutron physics, nuclear safety and the relation between nuclear energy and the environment, computational methods and methods of mathematical modelling. It also addresses the issues of control systems, accelerator-driven transmutation technologies and the physics and technology of nuclear fusion.
• The aim of the Physics and Technology of Thermonuclear Fusion course is to educate experts concerned with controlled release of nuclear energy based on fusion of light isotopes of hydrogen.
• Dosimetry and Applications of Ionizing Radiation is focused on radiation physics, dosimetry and microdosimetry, interaction of radiation, radioanalytical methods, radiation technology, medical and engineering applications of radionuclides and ionizing radiation, computational and modelling methods, radiation protection and radiation monitoring, and protection of the environment.
• In the Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics, experimental physicists are trained in particle physics and nuclear physics, in particular in the issues of construction, operation and evaluation of data from particle detectors in international experiments, as well as in developing their skills in related areas of theoretical physics, particularly with respect to the phenomenology of strongly interacting elementary particles and a description of the quark-gluon plasma.

This PhD programme is offered in cooperation with national and international academic and scientific institutions, i.e. Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Czech Technical University (FEE CTU), Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) - Institute of Physics (IP), Nuclear Physics Institute (NPI), and Institute of Plasma Physics (IPP), as well as Nuclear Research Institute Řež (NRI Řež), the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), and GSI Helmholtz Zentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Darmstadt. Participation of students (internships, data collection) in research at partner institutions is very common.

The PhD course is linked to research activities of individual departments and institutions and their grants.

Graduate's profile

PhD graduates in Nuclear Engineering find positions both as academics at universities, scientific and research institutions and as professional staff in industry, health care institutions and in the state administration bodies, e.g. the National Radiation Protection Institute (NRPI), SONS (an organization assisting the visually impaired), and wherever professionals focused on modern physics and ionising radiation are needed. A high-quality theoretical background and general knowledge in the respective field makes candidates quickly adaptable to facing problems of a very wide range. Therefore, they are ready to respond to challenges of an interdisciplinary nature in international research teams.

Department: Department of Nuclear Reactors Department of Dosimetry and Application of Ionizing Radiation Department of Physics

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According to the Nuclear Innovation and Research Advisory Board, in 2016 Imperial College London had the most PhD students studying nuclear energy in the UK. We would be delighted to consider your application to join our community, which combines expertise across the fuel cycle, industrial and government support and cutting-edge facilities to produce world-class research.

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If there are no advertised PhD opportunities please contact CNE academics directly. Before making contact you should:

• Think carefully about what field of nuclear engineering you are interested in and how your study might be funded;
• identify an appropriate supervisor  (see CNE academics list) and prepare a proposal and an up-to-date CV;
• once prepared, send the proposal and CV to your targeted supervisor(s). In the e-mail you should also explain your motivation/aspirations and how the study might be funded;
• await a response - if you are offered an interview you should then contact the Teaching Office in the Department your proposed supervisor is located and they will advise you on the application process for PhDs.

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Year of entry: 2024

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Programme description

Research in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering covers six broad research themes ; aerospace engineering, innovative manufacturing, modelling and simulation, nuclear engineering, resilient systems, and structures in extreme environments.

Our postgraduate research programmes in Nuclear Engineering offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field. Drawing on our expertise in fuel and reactor technology, nuclear graphite, welding technology and nuclear decommissioning we drive innovative solutions focusing on the pressing need to deliver low carbon, secure and affordable energy.

Your research will be supported by state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities. We have strong links with industry and excellent employability.

Visit our research projects page to browse our range of currently available projects.  

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

A PhD is the target of most postgraduate students who relish the opportunity to undertake a research project with intellectual, scientific, industrial or commercial challenges. Individuals with relevant industrial experience are also encouraged to apply for this level of graduate work, which is of particular value for personal and professional development.

Our research students have the opportunity to develop their skills through robust and flexible training that is designed to:

• Develop the research skills needed to plan and conduct research, write a thesis and disseminate research findings to stakeholders and the international research community;
• Gain understanding of the wide variety of research undertaken within the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering and in relevant disciplines across the University;
• Equip each student with the broader skills to become world leading industry professionals and researchers in the next generation.

All of our research degree programmes are based on supportive supervision in our outstanding research environment. You will carry out a programme of research in a particular area under the supervision of a primary supervisor and one or more co-supervisors. Your primary supervisor would be a research active member of academic staff in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering. Co-supervisors may be from another discipline, another institution or even an external organisation, such as an industrial partner, selected to suit the project scope and specific skills required.

Additional programme information

Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities.

We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles.

We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder), carer support funds for conferences, and peer support networks for parents and carers.

All appointments are made on merit.  The University of Manchester and our external partners are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Teaching and learning

All candidates for the degree of PhD must undertake a skills review at the beginning of their degree to determine their research, transferable and generic skills requirements. The review will provide the basis for a planned programme of skills training and development. The outcomes of the review and programme of skills development must be discussed and agreed by the student and the supervisory team. The supervisory team will be responsible for ensuring that the student has access to the required skills training and development opportunities.

Students admitted to the degree of PhD must demonstrate satisfactory progress before the end of the first year by submission of a progress report which will be discussed at a formal progress meeting with the supervisory team and an independent assessor. Successful completion enables progression into the next year.

During your studies you will be encouraged to give seminars and write papers for scientific journals and conferences. You will also have access to a broad programme of skills training and professional development. This will help you to complete your research effectively and to keep you at the leading edge of developments in learning and teaching, innovation, enterprise and knowledge transfer to help you succeed in future employment.

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a period of supervised research and training, the results of which show convincing evidence of the capacity of the candidate to pursue research and make an original contribution to knowledge. The thesis is assessed by oral examination (viva voce).

Scholarships and bursaries

In the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering we offer a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support UK and overseas postgraduate researchers.

Funding is also available at university and faculty level and can be viewed on our funding page . Alternatively, you can use our funding database to find scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

We'd recommend you discuss potential sources of funding with your supervisor before applying. They can advise what funding may be available to you, and ensure you meet nomination and application deadlines.

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Study modes: Full-time

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Research profile

We have established an enviable reputation for producing impactful work and sought-after graduates. Our group boasts the greatest breadth of expertise in the UK, which creates a research environment that allows for diversity, collaboration and a high level of understanding of the field as a whole.

Our experimental research includes studies to identify both the baryonic and non-baryonic constituents of the universe, the influence of nuclear reactions on stellar explosions, and the quark substructures of hadrons.

The main areas of our research include:

• photonuclear research
• exotic nuclei
• nuclear astrophysics
• silicon detector devices
• dark matter research

Training and support

Our students undertake experimental research, often in small collaborations. You will be encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the experiments, including design, construction, implementation, data analysis and presentation of results.

We have an in-house development programme of advanced particle and photon detection systems and state-of-the-art simulation software and analysis techniques. Much of this has been made possible by our work with commercial company Micron Semiconductor.

Another recent collaboration, with Imperial College and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, aims to establish the first direct evidence of non-baryonic dark matter.

Most of our projects are undertaken in international collaborations. Should your research warrant it, you will have the opportunity to develop your work at one of a number of high-profile research facilities and worldwide institutions, such as TRIUMF in Canada, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory in the US, CERN in Switzerland and Mainz University in Germany. These partnerships will not only help you develop your research to an international standard, but will also give you the chance to establish valuable contacts in the world of nuclear physics.

Career opportunities

Research degrees in nuclear physics from the University of Edinburgh have taken many of our graduates into international appointments. Recent alumni have taken research positions at international universities and labs including UCLA, Boston University, TRIUMF, and the universities of Michigan and Munich.

The quality of the degree is very well recognised, and a significant asset to any academic or commercial employer.

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related discipline.

International qualifications

Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:

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• English language requirements

Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE : ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 62 with at least 59 in each component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Degrees taught and assessed in English

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

• UKVI list of majority English speaking countries

We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).

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If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old* at the beginning of your programme of study. (*Revised 05 March 2024 to extend degree validity to five years.)

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If you are not an EU , EEA or Swiss national, you may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance certificate in order to study this programme.

Fees and costs

Tuition fees, scholarships and funding, featured funding.

• Research Council Studentships
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• University/School funded studentships

UK government postgraduate loans

If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK's governments.

The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:

• your programme
• the duration of your studies
• your tuition fee status

Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.

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Politecnico di Milano hosts the first Nuclear Engineering MSc (since 1956) and PhD Programmes in the Italian universities.

More than 60 new students enter every year the MSc* (“ Laurea Magistrale “) in Nuclear Engineering course, one of the most attended in Europe .

25 permanent staff professors and about 40 temporary researchers and PhD students are working every day on nuclear topics .

* The MSc (Master of Science or “Laurea Magistrale”, Laurea di II livello) is an academic, 2-years degree that can be earned only after a BSc (Bachelor of Science or “Laurea”, Laurea di I livello), 3-years academic degree.

Our History:

1942 – Enrico Fermi and his team demonstrates the feasibility of controlling a fission chain reaction

1956 – CeSNEF (Centro Studi Nucleari Enrico Fermi) is born, at Politecnico di Milano: the first nuclear educational programme and the first nuclear research reactor in the italian Universities

1980 – Enlargement and renovation of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and CeSNEF building and labs

2008 – The new Department of Energy of POLIMI is born: joining the former Department of Nuclear Engineering, Dept. of Energetics and groups of researchers from Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering areas.

2015 – Construction of “B18”: brand new building and labs for the Nuclear Engineering Division – CeSNEF

Nuclear and Ionising Radiation Engineering

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The doctoral programme in Nuclear and Ionising Radiation Engineering (PDINRI) received the Pathway to Excellence award from 2011 to 2013 (MEE2011-0496), and has also been given the Quality Award by the Ministry of Education (MEC) (MCD2005-00347) since 2005. In the context of the Spanish strategic objectives for research, development and innovation, the programme is in line with the strategic action on Energy and Climate Change, with relevant branches in the area of public health, due to the medical applications of radiation. Within the new structure of the UPC Doctoral School, the PDINRI is included in the area of industrial engineering. In this area, it contributes to priority research lines in energy technology and medical technologies. The programme is related to the other similar postgraduate programmes in nuclear engineering and radiological sciences that are offered in the many technology universities worldwide (to give some examples from both sides of the Atlantic, https://ners.engin.umich.edu, http://nuclear.engr.utexas.edu or http://www.cnec.group.cam.ac.uk).

In the environment that is closest to our circumstances, the current situation and future perspectives for the use of ionising radiation (IR) in general, and the production of nuclear energy in particular, justify the need for this doctoral programme. For example, Catalonia has three nuclear power stations in operation (Ascó I, Ascó II and Vandellòs) that generate approximately 45% of the electrical energy consumed in the region. In the whole of Spain, there are eight nuclear power stations that provide around 20% of the electrical energy that is consumed. As mentioned above, healthcare is another field in which IR plays a notable role with a high social impact. Particle accelerators (mainly electron accelerators), X-ray generators and radioactive sources of various kinds are used in hospitals for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Numerous techniques are involved. Diagnostic techniques include conventional radiography, gammagraphy, SPECT, PET and multimodal scanners and radioimmunoassay. Treatment techniques include external radiotherapy, brachytherapy, radiosurgery, etc. The intensive use of IR is driving an interest in precise measurement of the absorbed dose and its effects on living tissues. These areas are the subject of studies of dosimetry and radiobiology, respectively. Currently, these problems are addressed from an experimental perspective or using advanced computer simulation techniques. In turn, radiological protection studies assess and optimise radiation fields in the environment of employees who are exposed in their work and the general public. In another area, the construction in Catalonia of the first Spanish synchrotron light laboratory (called Alba, see http://www.cells.es) means that specialists in accelerator technology are likely to be needed in the future. The knowledge gained by students on our programme will enable them to understand the bases for constructing and operating facilities of this type. Of particular importance due to its future prospects is the development of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project (see http://www.iter.org) in Cadarache, France, whose management office is in Barcelona. The ITER reactor, which is a ‘tokamak’ reactor, will be used to study energy production via the nuclear fusion of deuterium and tritium. The training of future researchers and technologists in this area contributes to our commitment to more sustainable, environmentally friendly energy models . There are also many applications of ionising radiation in other industrial and research environments. Some of the many examples are level probes in tanks and silos, nuclear gauges, irradiators for the sterilisation of instruments and foods, quantitative analysis techniques in materials science, radiometric dating techniques, etc. As can be seen, there are numerous, relevant direct and derived uses of IR in our society. PDINRI is designed to provide students with solid training that enables them to tackle research and development tasks associated with one of the three specialisations of the programme, that is, nuclear energy technology, the use of IR for medical and industrial purposes, or particle accelerator technology. An additional objective is to bring students into contact with prestigious institutions dedicated to research, the development of technology or its use. INTE and SEN are in contact with various institutions, including Spanish nuclear power stations, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on the French-Swiss border, the Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology Research (Ciemat), the Spanish National Research Council (CSN) in Madrid, the Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA), the Joint Universities Accelerator School (JUAS) in Archamps, France, the Synchroton Light Laboratory (Alba) in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain and the US Food and Drug Administration (CDRH-FDA), Silver Spring, MD, USA. Particular attention is given to the topics that are most closely associated with specialised groups at the UPC, such as fission and fusion reactor technology, the safety of nuclear facilities, the design of new particle accelerators, medical radiophysics, radiological protection and the impact of IR on the environment and human health.

General information

Access profile.

There are a range of entrance qualifications. The most suitable prior learning to enter the doctoral programme is that of graduates with a scientific or technological background who have taken one of the following master’s degrees: – master's degree in Nuclear Engineering – master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. In addition, students with a master’s degree related to the scientific area of the programme may be accepted, with the academic committee's approval. Other characteristics that are considered important are general interest in the subject areas developed in the programme, analytical capacity and capacity to communicate well in spoken and written English.

Output profile

Doctoral candidates who complete a doctoral degree will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research ( Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies ):

a) A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field. b) An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation. c) An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research. d) A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas. e) An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong. f) An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

The award of a doctoral degree must equip the graduate for work in a variety of settings, especially those requiring creativity and innovation. Doctoral graduates must have at least acquired the personal skills needed to:

a) Develop in contexts in which there is little specific information. b) Find the key questions that must be answered to solve a complex problem. c) Design, create, develop and undertake original, innovative projects in their field. d) Work as part of a team and independently in an international or multidisciplinary context. e) Integrate knowledge, deal with complexity and make judgements with limited information. f) Offer criticism on and intellectually defend solutions.

Finally, with respect to competencies, doctoral students must: a) have acquired advanced knowledge at the frontier of their discipline and demonstrated, in the context of internationally recognised scientific research, a deep, detailed and well-grounded understanding of theoretical and practical issues and scientific methodology in one or more research fields; b) have made an original and significant contribution to scientific research in their field of expertise that has been recognised as such by the international scientific community; c) have demonstrated that they are capable of designing a research project that serves as a framework for carrying out a critical analysis and assessment of imprecise situations, in which they are able to apply their contributions, expertise and working method to synthesise new and complex ideas that yield a deeper knowledge of the research context in which they work; d) have developed sufficient autonomy to set up, manage and lead innovative research teams and projects and scientific collaborations (both national and international) within their subject area, in multidisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a substantial element of knowledge transfer; e) have demonstrated that they are able to carry out their research activity in a socially responsible manner and with scientific integrity; f) have demonstrated, within their specific scientific context, that they are able to make cultural, social or technological advances and promote innovation in all areas within a knowledge-based society; g) have demonstrated that they are able to participate in scientific discussions at the international level in their field of expertise and disseminate the results of their research activity to audiences of all kinds.

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Duration of studies and dedication regime.

Duration The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, the maximum period of study is six years for full-time students and nine years for part-time students.

For full-time doctoral candidates, the minimum period of study is two years, counted from the date of an applicant's admission to the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited; for part-time doctoral candidates it is four years.

When there are justified grounds for doing so, and the thesis supervisor and academic tutor have given their authorisation, doctoral candidates may request that the academic committee of their doctoral programme exempt them from the requirement to complete this minimum period of study.

Temporary disability leave and leave for the birth of a child, adoption or fostering for the purposes of adoption, temporary foster care, risk during pregnancy or infant feeding, gender violence and any other situation provided for in current regulations do not count towards these periods. Students who find themselves in any of these circumstances must notify the academic committee of the doctoral programme, which must inform the Doctoral School.

Doctoral candidates may request periods of temporary withdrawal from the programme for up to a total of two years. Requests must be justified and addressed to the academic committee responsible for the programme, which will decide whether or not to grant the candidate's request.

Extension of studies If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Dismissal from the doctoral programme A doctoral candidate may be dismissed from a doctoral programme for the following reasons:

• The doctoral candidate submitting a justified application to withdraw from the programme.
• The doctoral candidate not having completed their annual enrolment or applied for a temporary interruption.
• The doctoral candidate not having formalised annual enrolment on the day after the end of the authorisation to temporarily interrupt or withdraw from the programme.
• The doctoral candidate receiving a negative reassessment after the deadline set by the academic committee of the doctoral programme to remedy the deficiencies that led to a previous negative assessment.
• The doctoral candidate having been the subject of disciplinary proceedings leading to their suspension or permanent exclusion from the UPC.
• A refusal to authorise the extensions applied for, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3 of these regulations.
• The doctoral candidate not having submitted the research plan in the period established in Section 8.2 of these regulations.
• The maximum period of study for the doctoral degree having ended, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.4 of these regulations.

Dismissal from the programme means that the doctoral candidate cannot continue studying at the UPC and that their academic record will be closed. This notwithstanding, they may apply to the academic committee of the programme for readmission, and the committee must reevaluate the candidate in accordance with the criteria established in the regulations.

A doctoral candidate who has been dismissed due to having exceeded the time limit for completing doctoral studies or due to an unsatisfactory assessment may not be Academic Regulations for Doctoral Studies Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Page 17 of 33 admitted to the same doctoral programme until at least two years have elapsed from the date of dismissal, as provided for in sections 3.4 and 9.2 of these regulations.

Legal framework

• Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official doctoral studies (consolidated version)
• Academic regulations for doctoral studies (CG/2023/09/08)

Organization

• Calviño Tavares, Francisco
• Vargas Drechsler, Arturo
• Institute of Energy Technologies (PROMOTORA)
• Department of Physics

Agreements with other institutions

C1. University of Barcelona: research on dosimetry and medical radiation physics. Public. C2. Universität Duisburg-Essen: research on medical radiation physics. Public. C3. Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN): student exchanges in the field of nuclear medicine. Public. C4. Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics: collaboration in the field of accelerator physics and to construct a microtron. Public. C5. Spanish Nuclear Safety Council: collaboration to create the Argos Chair in Nuclear Safety at the ETSEIB of Barcelona.

Other collaborations:

Participating institution: Cooperation for Higher Education on Radiological and Nuclear Engineering.

Description of the collaboration: CHERNE is an open European academic network for cooperation in Higher Education on Radiological and Nuclear Engineering. Nature of the institution: public.

Participating institution: Joint Universities Accelerator School (JUAS). Description of the collaboration: courses on physics and particle accelerator technology. Nature of the institution: private.

Participating institution: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Description of the collaboration: studies on plasmas and fusion reactors (several contracts). Nature of the institution: public.

Participating institution: Asociación Nuclear Ascó-Vandellòs II. Description of the collaboration: research to develop probabilistic analysis methods on security in the valuation of economic and technological risks in nuclear power stations (several contracts). Nature of the institution: private.

Access, admission and registration

Access requirements.

As a rule, applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees ( Royal Decree 43/2015, of 2 February ).

Applicants who meet one or more of the following conditions are also eligible for admission:

a) Holders of official Spanish degrees or equivalent Spanish qualifications, provided they have passed 300 ECTS credits in total and they can prove they have reached Level 3 in the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education. b) Holders of degrees awarded in foreign education systems in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which do not require homologation, who can prove that they have reached Level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework, provided the degree makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded. c) Holders of degrees awarded in a country that does not belong to the EHEA, which do not require homologation, on the condition that the University is able to verify that the degree is of a level equivalent to that of official university master's degrees in Spain and that it makes the holder eligible for admission to doctoral studies in the country in which it was awarded. d) Holders of another doctoral degree. e) Holders of an official university qualification who, having been awarded a post as a trainee in the entrance examination for specialised medical training, have successfully completed at least two years of training leading to an official degree in a health sciences specialisation.

Note 1: Regulations for access to doctoral studies for individuals with degrees in bachelor's, engineering, or architecture under the system prior to the implementation of the EHEA (CG 47/02 2014).

Note 2: Agreement number 64/2014 of the Governing Council approving the procedure and criteria for assessing the academic requirements for admission to doctoral studies with non-homologated foreign degrees (CG 25/03 2014).

Admission criteria and merits assessment

Students who wish to enter the programme must have taken at least 60 credits of a master’s degree whose subject area is related to nuclear engineering or ionising radiations. In any case, the academic committee of the programme is responsible for making the admission decision. Applicants who do not meet the aforementioned requirements should be consulted by the committee. Some exceptions can be made if there are justified reasons and if considered appropriate.

Training complements

The natural route to enter the doctoral programme is via the master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering at the UPC or the master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at the UPC. In these two cases, applicants will not be required to take bridging courses if they have obtained at least 60 ECTS of the above degrees. Students who enter the programme from other master’s degrees will carry out specific research bridging courses according to the academic committee’s criteria. In this case, the bridging courses that are taken will be monitored. Doctoral students cannot be required to enrol for more than 60 ECTS. The academic committee of the programme will be the body responsible for stipulating the bridging courses for each student, depending on the subjects they have taken in their master's degrees and the research line selected for the thesis. Subjects that the student could take are indicated depending on the prior learning. For example: – Students who come from the area of biology, medicine or the life sciences general will be channelled preferentially towards research lines associated with the field of medical radiophysics. The bridging courses could be selected from subjects related to this field. – Students who have a background in physics, chemistry or engineering will be preferentially channelled towards research lines associated with medical radiophysics or nuclear engineering. Subjects of master’s degrees that are associated with the programme have well-defined objectives, methodologies and assessment processes so that they prepare students to gain the competencies defined in previous sections. In any case, depending on each student’s curriculum, the academic committee could adapt the bridging courses that need to be taken. Considering the doctoral student activity report (DAD), the academic committee of the programme could propose additional measure to those established in the regulations that lead to the withdrawal of doctoral students who do not meet the established criteria.

Enrolment period for new doctoral students

The enrolment period for new doctoral students will be in September.

More information at the registration section for new doctoral students

Enrolment period

After the first year, the enrolment period for doctoral students will run from September to mid-October.

More information at the general registration section

Monitoring and evaluation of the doctoral student

Procedure for the preparation and defense of the research plan.

Doctoral candidates must submit a research plan, which will be included in their doctoral student activity report, before the end of the first year. The plan may be improved over the course of the doctoral degree. It must be endorsed by the tutor and the supervisor, and it must include the method that is to be followed and the aims of the research.

At least one of these annual assessments will include a public presentation and defence of the research plan and work done before a committee composed of three doctoral degree holders, which will be conducted in the manner determined by each academic committee. The examination committee awards a Pass or Fail mark. A Pass mark is a prerequisite for continuing on the doctoral programme. Doctoral candidates awarded a Fail mark must submit a new research plan for assessment by the academic committee of the doctoral programme within six months.

The committee assesses the research plan every year, in addition to all of the other activities in the doctoral student activity report. Doctoral candidates who are awarded two consecutive Fail marks for the research plan will be obliged to definitely withdraw from the programme.

If they change the subject of their thesis, they must submit a new research plan.

Formation activities

Activity: Tutorial. Hours: 144.

Procedure for assignment of tutor and thesis director

The academic committee of the doctoral programme assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate when they are admitted or enrol for the first time, taking account of the thesis supervision commitment referred to in the admission decision.

The thesis supervisor will ensure that training activities carried out by the doctoral candidate are coherent and suitable, and that the topic of the candidate’s doctoral thesis will have an impact and make a novel contribution to knowledge in the relevant field. The thesis supervisor will also guide the doctoral candidate in planning the thesis and, if necessary, tailoring it to any other projects or activities undertaken. The thesis supervisor will generally be a UPC professor or researcher who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience. This includes PhD-holding staff at associated schools (as determined by the Governing Council) and UPC-affiliated research institutes (in accordance with corresponding collaboration and affiliation agreements). When thesis supervisors are UPC staff members, they also act as the doctoral candidate’s tutor.

PhD holders who do not meet these criteria (as a result of their contractual relationship or the nature of the institution to which they are attached) must be approved by the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee in order to participate in a doctoral programme as researchers with documented research experience.

The academic committee of the doctoral programme may approve the appointment of a PhD-holding expert who is not a UPC staff member as a candidate’s thesis supervisor. In such cases, the prior authorisation of the UPC Doctoral School's Standing Committee is required. A UPC staff member who holds a doctoral degree and has documented research experience must also be proposed to act as a co-supervisor, or as the doctoral candidate’s tutor if one has not been assigned.

A thesis supervisor may step down from this role if there are justified reasons (recognised as valid by the committee) for doing so. If this occurs, the academic committee of the doctoral programme will assign the doctoral candidate a new thesis supervisor.

Provided there are justified reasons for doing so, and after hearing any relevant input from the doctoral candidate, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may assign a new thesis supervisor at any time during the period of doctoral study.

If there are academic reasons for doing so (an interdisciplinary topic, joint or international programmes, etc.) and the academic committee of the programme gives its approval, an additional thesis supervisor may be assigned. Supervisors and co-supervisors have the same responsibilities and academic recognition.

The maximum number of supervisors of a doctoral thesis is two: a supervisor and a co-supervisor.

For theses carried out under a cotutelle agreement or as part of an Industrial Doctorate, if necessary and if the agreement foresees it this maximum number of supervisors may not apply. This notwithstanding, the maximum number of supervisors belonging to the UPC is two.

More information at the PhD theses section

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, counted from the date of first enrolment in the relevant programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. The academic committee of the doctoral programme may authorise a doctoral candidate to pursue doctoral studies on a part-time basis. In this case, the maximum period of study is seven years from the date of first enrolment in the programme until the date on which the doctoral thesis is deposited. To calculate these periods, the date of deposit is considered to be the date on which the thesis is made publicly available for review.

If a doctoral candidate has not applied to deposit their thesis before the expiry of the deadlines specified in the previous section, the academic committee of the doctoral programme may, at the request of the doctoral candidate, authorise an extension of this deadline of one year under the conditions specified for the doctoral programme in question.

Learning resources

To carry out the planned activities, the following facilities are available: classrooms for seminars, study rooms, computer rooms, laboratories, workshops and the faculty library that is open to the public. The building has a Wi-Fi network for the entire university community and a laptop loan service, which is managed by the faculty library. The following links provide details on the laboratories and facilities of the departments involved in the programme: https://inte.upc.edu/es/servicios https://nerg.upc.edu/en/equipment

Doctoral Theses

List of authorized thesis for defense.

Last update: 27/04/2024 04:45:27.

List of lodged theses

Last update: 27/04/2024 04:30:27.

List of defended theses by year

Select a year: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

No hi ha registres per mostrar.

Last update: 27/04/2024 05:00:42.

Theses related publications

Research projects, teaching staff and research groups, research groups.

UPC groups:

• ANT-Advanced Nuclear Technologies Research Group
• IONHE-Ionising Radiation, Health and Environment
• NEMEN-Nanoengineering of Materials Applied to Energy

Doctoral Programme teachers

• Batet Miracle, Lluis
• Blas del Hoyo, Alfredo de
• Caner, Ferhun Cem
• Casanova Hormaechea, Ignasi
• Duch Guillen, M. Amor
• Freixa Terradas, Jordi
• Futatani, Shimpei
• Ginjaume Egido, Merce
• Koubychine Merkulov, Youri
• Llorca Pique, Jordi
• Pretel Sanchez, Maria del Carmen
• Sempau Roma, Josep

Other teachers linked to the Doctoral Programme

• Martinez Quiroga, Victor Manuel
• Mas de les Valls Ortiz, Elisabet
• Pericas Casals, Raimon
• Sedano Miguel, Luis Angel
• Tarifeño Saldivia, Ariel Esteban

The Validation, Monitoring, Modification and Accreditation Framework (VSMA Framework) for official degrees ties the quality assurance processes (validation, monitoring, modification and accreditation) carried out over the lifetime of a course to two objectives—the goal of establishing coherent links between these processes, and that of achieving greater efficiency in their management—all with the overarching aim of improving programmes.

• Verification Memory (Doctoral Programme) - 2012
• Verification Resolution (MECD)
• Agreement of the Council of Ministers (BOE)
• Monitoring report (Doctoral Programme) - 2016
• University monitoring report (Doctoral School) - 2016
• Follow-up Assessment Report (AQU) - 2017
• Follow-up Assessment Report (AQU) - 2020

Accreditation

• Accreditation Report (Doctoral Programme) - 2018
• University Monitoring and Accreditation Report (Doctoral School) - 2018

Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT)

• Registration of the Doctoral Programme in the RUCT

• ENEN Database
• Education and Training courses
• Master programs
• Proposed PhD Topics

Opportunities

• Historical Database

Scholarship, Postdocs, Internship, Job opportunities

Job Opportunity at the IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security – Nuclear Security Officer (Regulatory Framework) (P4)

Vacancy notice of a Nuclear Security Officer (Regulatory Framework) (P4) at the IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Security. Please find all information about this job opportunity and the link to apply HERE .

The IAEA encourages women to apply for its vacancies.

Call for Applications are Open – International Schools on Nuclear Security

We are pleased to inform you that the call for applications is open for the below nuclear security events that the IAEA will be organizing in Q1 and Q2 of 2024.

• International School on Nuclear Security in Spanish, to be held in Havana, Cuba from 19 February to 1 March 2024 . The School targets early career professionals from Spanish-speaking countries and offers them the opportunity to learn, understand and explore a broad spectrum of topics in nuclear security and enhance their skills in the field. Please see the attached information sheet for further information on this event.
• Joint ICTP-IAEA International School on Nuclear Security, to be held in Trieste, Italy from 22 April to 3 May 2024. The School targets young professionals from developing countries, ideally with 1-3 years of experience and working at relevant institutions in their home countries. Interested candidates can apply directly on the ICTP website. For more information see Joint ICTP-IAEA International School on Nuclear Security | (smr 3931) (22 April 2024 – 3 May 2024)

You can find more information: HERE

Technical Officer – Radioactive waste Officer at JRC Geel site

There is currently an open vacancy in JRC.F.001, Geel.

According to Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, the candidatures from officials of the Institutions and laureates of competitions have precedence over candidatures from other categories of persons.

The post is therefore also published internally in the Commission and inter-institutionally, and it is also brought to the attention of competition laureates via the appropriate channels.

However, should no suitable candidate be found among the aforementioned categories, it will be possible to consider other candidates, for a temporary agent position. For these reasons, any person fulfilling the selection requirements may express his/her interest for the post.

JRC propose an Assistant level post (AST) as radioactive waste manager, entailing very interesting and evolving tasks, providing support to the activities in the nuclear research sector. The s uccessful candidate will manage the radioactive waste process in accordance with the regulatory requirements and internal local rules.

This includes on the one hand operational tasks in nuclear-controlled areas such as collection, segregation and characterisation of radioactive waste and on the other hand the related administrative tasks to dispatch the radioactive waste to the Belgian nuclear waste depository. The s uccessful candidate will act as the contact point and liaison officer with the Belgian Radioactive Waste Authority NIRAS, manage the related service contracts and annually prepare the provisions and financial budgets. The job also includes the organisation of regular meetings with the operating staff and the provision of training and instructions to the unit waste managers . Regular participation is requested in specific dismantling and decommissioning projects.

The successful candidate will join a small team of dedicated officials working in a very good atmosphere.

Deadline: 15/11/2023

Further information HERE

new POST-DOC position at CHALMERS – Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems

Postdoc position nuclear-renewable hybrid energy systems.

About the position

The position relates to projects within the Swedish Competence Centre ANItA (Academic-industrial Nuclear technology Initiative to Achieve a sustainable energy future), which integrates Swedish technical and nontechnical expertise of Uppsala University, Chalmers, KTH, Vattenfall, Uniper, Fortum, Westinghouse, Studsvik Nuclear and the Swedish Energy Agency in nuclear technology and engineering.

Collaborative research, development and education of the centre aims to create a Swedish knowledge and competence base needed for the introduction of novel nuclear power technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and provide relevant information, in particular, to policymakers for timely decisions on the future Swedish energy generation mix.

Within ANItA, the leading universities in Sweden collaborate with leading Nordic companies in the nuclear energy sector. This offers doctoral students and postdoctoral students a strong research environment, a unique industrial application potential, and excellent opportunities for international partnerships.

Project description

This project deals with dual- or multi-purpose use and integration of nuclear technology into the energy system.

The research is prompted by

1) current ideas to produce hydrogen gas through electrolysis of water by using wind and solar power and

2) the vast potential of using nuclear power technology for producing hydrogen gas or only heat. Combined thermal splitting and electrolysis is another emerging technology which may develop into a competitive technology if based on SMRs. On the other hand, it should be noted that gas-cooled fast reactors, with their high operating temperatures, are well-suited for thermally splitting water into its constituents with potentially an extremely high efficiency. These developments are likely to have a significant impact on the future energy system and the Centre will investigate the nuclear component in such technologies.

The project will provide competence development for young researchers that will allow them to fulfil roles as either future TSO (Technical Support Organisation) personnel that will be required for the transition from the current nuclear power plant fleet to a future fleet including or based on SMR technology, or as experts within Swedish nuclear industry. The objective is furthermore to assemble and provide to other Centre projects key design features for further developments.

FURTHER INFO : Chalmers | Postdoc position Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems (reachmee.com)

New competition for Administrators in the Nuclear Field – European Commission

DG ENER is organizing a competition for Administrators in the Nuclear Field.

Here is the link: Administrators in the field of nuclear energy | EU Careers (europa.eu)

The deadline for the application is the 21 st November 2023.

Call for expression of interest for tenure-track position in Nuclear Sciences and Engineering (PORTUGAL)

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Engineering at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) of the University of Lisbon is conducting an open search for candidates who are interested in applying for upcoming openings of tenure track positions in the areas of ​​Nuclear Technologies and Radiological Protection and Chemical and Radiopharmaceutical Sciences.

Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Researcher level.

Requirements and desired skills:

Prospective candidates must, by the date of the upcoming opening, have earned a doctoral degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology or related areas. Candidates must have an excellent record of publications, capacity to raise project funding and a clear potential to promote and lead research activities in the area of Nuclear Sciences and Technologies. Strong communication skills and proficiency of the English language are required.

The candidates will be expected to:

1) Develop a strong and independent research career with national and international recognition;

2) Develop a research program, which is capable of attracting competitive funding at the national and international level;

3) Supervise undergraduate, MSc and PhD students;

4) Contribute to undergraduate and graduate (MSc and PhD) teaching programs;

5) Carry out other service activities as a faculty member, by interacting collegially and maintaining the highest standard of integrity and ethics.

How to apply:

Prospective candidates should submit the following documents (in a single pdf file) addressed to Dr. Katharina Lorenz, President of DECN, to the following e-mail: [email protected] (message subject should be: “Tenure-track Position DECN”).

• A motivation letter (max 2 pages),
• A curriculum vitae including the list of publications and ORCID ID
• A selection of up to 10 (ten) relevant publications or scientific contributions in the last 5 (five) years, detailing the candidate’s contribution (max 2 pages),
• The names and contacts of three references, who may be asked for letters of recommendation,
• A brief proposal of a research program in Nuclear Sciences and Technologies (max 2 pages).

Full consideration will be given to the expressions of interest received by October 30, 2023 .

NB: Please note that this announcement is not a guarantee of an opening of a permanent position. The expressions of interest received will contribute to the decision of DECN/IST whether or not to open official calls.

About IST (ULisboa)

IST is the top Engineering, Science and Technology school in Portugal and one of the top ranked in Europe. IST provides an inspiring world-class learning environment, while performing leading research with global impact. The outstanding achievements of IST, its unique institution profile, and its privileged location in Lisbon, coupled with the high quality of its students, alumni, faculty and staff, make it truly a school for the world.

Tenure track at IST-ULisboa:

This open search is for prospective candidates interested in applying for upcoming openings of tenure-track researcher positions with an initial 3-year appointment. After this period of 3 years, and upon a successful evaluation, the temporary employment will be converted into a permanent position. During the probationary 3-year period the junior faculty member will undergo a Mentoring Program that promotes the integration and adaptation to the IST culture. The objective of the program is to accelerate the development of an academic career with international impact, exhibiting scientific and academic leadership. The Program also supports junior faculty members through a start-up package, an incentive to partial sabbatical leaves abroad during the tenure track period, as well as access to an internal ERC Acceleration Program.

Salary and benefits:

IST-ULisboa is a public institution that offers competitive salaries and benefits in accordance with national laws and regulations. These include the possibility to subscribe to the healthcare plan for civil servants, benefiting from a wide choice of private and public national health services at reduced prices, the use of maternity license and paternity leave in case of child birth, and other social benefits.

Intensive introductory course on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the European Union Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) invite students of engineering disciplines to apply for an intensive introductory course on the proliferation of nuclear weapons, mechanisms to control their further spread, the security of nuclear materials and installations, and pathways to disarmament.

The course will take place  28–30 November 2023  in Stockholm, Sweden.

The course has two main objectives:

• to enable students of engineering disciplines to use their knowledge and expertise to build their future careers in the fields of non-proliferation and disarmament, including by addressing the risks of nuclear proliferation through technological developments; and
• to raise awareness among the students of proliferation risks associated with engineering disciplines. 

The course will cover the fundamentals of nuclear weapons , as well as of missiles and other means of delivery of nuclear weapons; threats associated with the military and potential terrorist use of radioactive and nuclear material; arms control treaties; non-proliferation treaties and their means of verification; export controls; financial expenditure associated with developing and maintaining nuclear weapons, and mechanisms aimed at achieving disarmament.

The course will also examine gender perspectives on armament and disarmament and cover potential career paths in these disciplines. 

The language of instruction is English. There is no tuition fee, and S IPRI will cover accommodation and economy class roundtrip costs for students travelling from Europe upon request. The deadline for applications is  23 October 2023.

You can browse the main website, at the following link: HERE

NPI job offer – Senior Scientist position in Laboratory of Tandetron

Senior scientist position in laboratory of tandetron, cas – czech academy of sciences – nuclear physics institute, department of neutron physics, prague, czech republic, job requirements.

• A PhD degree in a relevant topic with high quality research output in the leading scientific journals and conferences;
• A track record working with state-of-the-art technologies in ion beam technology, nuclear physics and/or solid state physics, material science and the clear ambition to develop oneself in a direction of synergy between material science and energetic ion beam physics;
• A clear and ambitious research vision;
• Applications from candidates with a track-record and vision for ion beam physics and applications will be particularly welcome;
• Effective communication and organization skills;
• Strong cooperation skills and the ability to work in teams;
• An ambition and ability to lead students and or assist in their theses preparation is highly welcome;
• Experience in acquiring external research funding from (inter-)national funding bodies or industry is an asset;
• Excellent proficiency (written and verbal) in English.

Conditions of employment

• A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious research institute, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network;
• Reduced working hours (36 hours/week – at 100% full-time);
• Five weeks of vacation + one week of additional vacation;
• Allowance for catering – meal vouchers + canteen directly in the area of institute;
• Contribution from the cultural and social needs fund (recreation, camps, theatre, glasses, etc.);
• Education, language courses;
• Friendly and pleasant team;
• Possibility to park in a closed and guarded area;
• Possibility to apply for an apartment of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic;
• Experienced colleagues who will help with learning in the beginning.

Information and application

Candidates are encouraged to contact us before they apply to get more information about the position.

Please contact prof. Anna Mackova ( [email protected] ).

More extensive information can be found in the flyer HERE

PhD position at Politecnico di Milano

A call for  1 PhD scholarship  funded with investments provided by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is open in collaboration with A2A and Politecnico di Milano on the topic “INNOVATIVE NUCLEAR REACTORS: ENERGY SCENARIOS AND BUSINESS MODELS” .

Research director is Marco Ricotti ( [email protected] ).

The deadline for the application is September 29 th , 2023 .

Click on the link for more information on the topic and on the call .

Additional information on the website of the Doctoral studies of Politecnico di Milano ( https://www.dottorato.polimi.it/en/prospective-phd-candidates/calls-and-regulations/39-cycle/3rd-additional-call-2023-24 ).

OPPORTUNITIES at Forschungzentrum Juelich

There are two 6-months long opportunities at FZJ, in Germany

Coupled containmentFOAM-Modelica modeling of the passive safety systems of small modular reactors

Schedule (6 months): 2 weeks: Literature review on coupling strategies or modeling of pressure decay systems. 6 weeks: Familiarization OpenModelica and containmentFOAM 8 weeks: Implementation of new developments for the Modelica models (coupling scheme and/or heat and mass transfer phenomenology) 6 weeks: Execution of coupled simulations, test of the robustness of the coupling and implementation of improvements if necessary. Application-oriented validation. 4 weeks: Preparation of the final documentation.

Modelling the passive cooling of small modular reactor containments submerged in a water pool using containment FOAM

Schedule (6 months): 2 weeks: literature review on external cooling of submerged containments. 4 weeks: familiarization OpenFOAM / containmentFOAM 2 weeks: evaluation of optimal modeling approach to simulate the external cooling with containmentFOAM 6 weeks: development of model input and simulation of available experiments (boundary condition as a heat source for the external pool) 8 weeks: set-up coupled case with the current version of containmentFoam to represent the heat source to the external pool 4 weeks: Preparation of the final documentation

For both positions, the contact person is

Carlos Vázquez-Rodríguez,

Institute for Energy and Climate Research, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, [email protected] , 02461/618057

Transnational access to analytical research infrastructures via ReMade@ARI – call info

NPI of the CAS (member of ENEN) joined the European research infrastructure project  ReMade@ARI  (REcyclable MAterials DEvelopment at Analytical Research Infrastructures)

Within ReMade@ARI (coordinated by HZDR , launched on September 1, 2022), the potential of more than 50 analytical research infrastructures of the European  ARIE  network

is made available to design new competitive, fully functional and at the same time highly recyclable materials.

Researchers can benefit from Transnational access (TNA) to about 50 facilities including ion and electron beams, neutron beams, synchrotrons etc. Informational project leaflet is attached.

As part of the project, NPI offers access to ion analytical methods and preparation of recyclable materials by energetic ion beams in the  Laboratory of Tandetron and provides a training program for researchers and industrial developers from this field.

NPI has a long-term experience with radiation hardness tests, nuclear material testing and development and associated topics based on broad portfolio of ion, electron accelerators, neutron generators and beams within its CANAM (Centre of Accelerators and Nuclear Analytical Methods – contact .

The proposal call for autumn campaign in the frame of TNA via ARIA ends on September 22, 2023.

You can apply for the transnational beam time via ARIA portal .

Leaflet available for download: HERE

Job opportunities at CERN

CERN is hiring: “Project Controller” & “RP Technician”

– «  Project Controller » (deadline 16.08.23)

– «  Radiation Protection Technician » (deadline 27.08.23)

The application process takes place entirely on-line. (Detailed instructions will be found in the portal)

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Euratom Research and Training Programme

Details and objectives of the programme, how to apply.

What is the Euratom Research and Training Programme?

The Euratom Research and Training Programme (2021-2025) is a complementary funding programme to Horizon Europe which covers nuclear research and innovation.

It uses the same instruments and rules for participation as Horizon Europe. The budget is €1.38 billion to implement the new programme for the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025. 

The programme has direct and indirect actions. Direct actions are activities undertaken by the Commission's Joint Research Centre . Indirect actions are research activities undertaken by multi-partner consortia. 

The budget breakdown is as follows

• €583 million for indirect actions in fusion research and development
• €266 million for indirect actions in nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection
• €532 million for direct actions undertaken by the Joint Research Centre

In line with the Euratom Treaty, the programme will run for 5 years, from 2021 to 2025, to be extended in 2025 by 2 years in order to be aligned with the EU's long term budget 2021-2027 .

Factsheet: Euratom research and training programme 2021-2025

A video series presenting eight young professionals who share their work and experiences in the nuclear field

The Euratom Research and Training programme has the following specific objectives

• improve and support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, safe spent fuel and radioactive waste management and decommissioning, including the safe and secure use of nuclear power and of non-power applications of ionising radiation
• maintain and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field within the community
• foster the development of fusion energy as a potential future energy source for electricity production and contribute to the implementation of the European fusion roadmap
• support the policy of the EU and its members on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, safeguards and security

It will expand research into non-power applications of ionising radiation and make improvements in the areas of education, training and access to research infrastructures.

The Euratom programme puts a strong emphasis on developing nuclear skills and competence. This will allow Europe to maintain world leadership in nuclear safety and waste management and to attain the highest level of protection from radiation.

It will support the mobility of researchers in the nuclear field in the framework of Horizon Europe's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) .

Fusion and fission

The indirect actions of the Euratom programme focus on 2 areas

• nuclear fusion research and development
• nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection

Nuclear fusion research and development

For fusion research, the programme calls for a substantial reorganisation that will support a shift from pure, academic research to scientific questions of designing, building and operating future facilities such as the ITER  tokamak .

In particular, ITER’s operation scenarios should be tested to ensure they are robust and have the required performance.

This will need a broad experimental programme on existing fusion devices, especially those most relevant to ITER, and complemented by an extensive analysis and simulation programme. To achieve the goal of completing a conceptual demo design and starting the transition to an engineering design phase, the focus must gradually shift from physics to technology.

As the fusion effort moves from focusing on fundamental science to applied and engineering sciences, the possibilities for spin-off applications and technologies is increasing and will also represent a significant additional impact by the end of the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025.

Nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection

The Euratom programme is a part of the EU's efforts to further develop technological leadership and promote excellence in nuclear research and innovation, in particular ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, safe spent fuel, radioactive waste management and decommissioning in the nuclear field.

Nuclear research contributes to social well-being, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability by improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection.

Radiation protection research has led to improvements in medical technologies (e.g. diagnosis and radiotherapy) from which many citizens benefit. This research is leading to further improvements in nuclear medicine as well as in other sectors such as industry, agriculture, environment and security.

Euratom synergies

The Euratom programme will expand research into non-power applications of ionising radiation e.g. links with the Horizon Europe Health activities and Europe’s beating cancer plan . It will also develop synergies with other areas (e.g. artificial intelligence and robotics).

Regarding synergies between indirect actions and direct actions, the Commission's Joint Research Centre will complement activities of the consortia receiving Euratom grants in areas where it has the necessary competences, expertise and dedicated infrastructure. The JRC will not receive funding from indirect actions.

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Euratom work programme 2021-2022  (amendment)

The Euratom programme funds 2 prizes for researchers

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• Nuclear Innovation Prize

Open call for nuclear expertise

The Commission is regularly on the lookout for expertise in the nuclear fields (safety and security, waste management, radiation protection and fusion). If you are an expert, we invite you to read the text of the permanently open call and, if interested, to register as an expert. If you had registered in the past, we recommend you access your entry to check that the details are still correct.

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• Avoiding common errors in declaring other direct costs under H2020
• Coordinators’ Day on Horizon Europe Grant Management

All webinars were virtual and the recordings are available to watch.

The roadmap for ‘Medical Applications of Ionising Radiation for Better Patients’ Lives’ has been established within the Euratom Horizon 2020 EURAMED rocc-n-roll project. It takes into account the EURAMED rocc-n-roll Strategic Research Agenda (SRA). Based on a patient-centric approach, the roadmap presents eight potential breakthroughs that may significantly impact medical applications of ionising radiation (IR) in relation to patients’ life expectancy and/or quality of life, radiation protection (RP), and healthcare systems.

The Euratom Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) is an independent advisory body established under the European Treaties. It is composed of the EU’s prominent nuclear experts, appointed by the Council. This is an Opinion of the last mandate of the STC (2018-2023), its “legacy document”. It’s intended for the EU institutions and Member States and a broader audience. The Opinion emphasises safety, SMRs and fusion energy.

This Opinion reflects the view only of the authors and the European Commission shall not be liable for any consequences stemming from the reuse.  

An overview of several key Euratom Research nuclear fission safety projects is given in this synthesis. The Euratom Research and Training Programme 2014-2020 has obtained its objective in pursuing excellence in research facilitating pan-European collaborative efforts across a broad range of nuclear science and technology topics and supporting education and training activities.

EU strategic autonomy and the future energy systems : EU Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Declaration

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The master's programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering covers all aspects of nuclear engineering, including physics and technology of nuclear reactors, nuclear power safety and radiation protection. You will learn how to design, operate, manage and develop nuclear facilities. Graduates also develop the future of nuclear power engineering with expertise in generation IV reactors and small modular reactors.

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Nuclear Energy Engineering at KTH

The master’s programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering serves the nuclear engineering-related industry worldwide in its growing need for competent nuclear engineers and researchers. Nuclear engineering is an increasing sector in Europe, as there is a need to maintain and upgrade the existing nuclear power plants. At the same time, there is renewed interest and support from the public and policymakers for nuclear power. Also, new nuclear power technologies and innovations currently being developed promise to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the growing energy demand. The high number of courses and students make this programme one of the largest nuclear engineering programmes in the world with students from all corners of the earth.

The programme consists of several mandatory courses to provide a strong foundation in physics and technology of nuclear reactors and power plants, nuclear power safety, sustainable energy transformation technologies, and radiation protection and dosimetry. You can choose from a great variety of unique courses focusing on different aspects of nuclear power engineering. These include generation IV reactors, small modular reactors, the nuclear fuel cycle, Monte Carlo methods and simulations in nuclear technology, reactor and power plant simulations, thermal-hydraulics, radiation damage in materials, leadership for a safe nuclear power industry, chemistry and physics of nuclear fuels, and numerical methods in nuclear engineering.

Many courses are based on modern teaching methods, such as the flipped classroom approach, and utilise computer-supported interactive assignments and examinations, lecture video recording, and dedicated e-books. Our courses also utilise the APROS simulator – an advanced simulation tool for nuclear reactors and power plants.

All lecturing staff are actively involved in research projects in broad international cooperation. For example, we conduct experiments in severe accident management, heavy metal coolant technology, nuclear fuel materials and thermal hydraulics. Our programme cooperates with several industrial partners in Sweden and abroad. You can carry out your master’s degree projects in companies such as Westinghouse, Studsvik, Vattenfall, OKG, Forsmark, and Vysus Group.

This is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Engineering Sciences (at KTH).

Programme Presentation

In this webinar recording from October 2023, you will learn about the master's programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering. Programme director Jan Dufek and student Genevieve host the webinar.

Topics covered

Physics and technology of nuclear reactors and power plants, radiation protection, safety of nuclear power plants, generation IV reactors, small reactors, energy transformations, materials in nuclear engineering, nuclear fuel cycle, simulations of nuclear reactors and power plants.

Courses in the programme

Find out what students from the programme think about their time at KTH.

"KTH's programme offers a variety of courses taught by top-tier researchers in different fields of nuclear energy and has many connections with industrial partners. KTH is a highly-ranked institution in the beautiful city of Stockholm."

Genevieve  from Canada

​​​​​​​Meet the students

Nuclear power undergoes continuous development as an essential part of carbon-free electricity production. Many reactors are currently under construction worldwide. A new generation of nuclear reactors is being developed and envisioned to answer the growing need for safe, economic and sustainable electricity production.

Students of our master’s programme are highly regarded by industry, authorities and research establishments in Sweden, Europe and worldwide. In Sweden, graduates work at companies such as ABB, Vattenfall Nuclear AB, EON, Westinghouse, Forsmark Kraftgrupp, Ringhals, OKG, Radiation Safety Authority (SSM), Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management (SKB), Vysus Group, AFRY, Studsvik, Kiwa Inspecta Nuclear AB and other.

Our programme also prepares you for a career in research or continued studies towards a doctoral degree. New positions for doctoral students open in the nuclear engineering field at KTH every year. Our students have also gone to PhD studies at other prominent universities in Europe and USA.

After graduation

Nuclear Engineer, Researcher, Analyst, Consultant, Manager.

"I am working in Fennovoima Oy which is a nuclear new-build company in Finland - we are building a new nuclear power plant to supply clean, zero-emission energy to our owners and customers."

Henri Ormus, Fennovoima Oy

Meet the graduates

Sustainable development

Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering are:

Quality Education: Education in our programme is subject to continuous transformation and the adoption of effective learning tools. Our courses are taught by active researchers who regularly publish in international journals. Our teachers are highly trained educators.

Affordable and Clean Energy: Our programme directly contributes to developing technology and infrastructure for providing affordable and clean energy. Nuclear power is CO 2  free and does not cause climate change associated with the CO 2  production of many other means of energy transformation.

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Our programme maintains a strong connection with industry and with innovation within the industry. Some of our courses, such as the SH2610 course (Leadership for Safe Nuclear Power Industry), are taught by invited experts from the industrial sector. Moreover, you can carry out your master’s degree projects in industry.

• Faculty and research

The majority of courses are given by the division of Nuclear Engineering. The research conducted at the division aims to improve the performance and safety of existing and future nuclear power plants. Our research focuses on water- and lead-cooled reactors with conventional and advanced fuels.

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Woodruff school students shine at capstone design expo.

Team COBRA took home the award for best nuclear and radiological engineering project. The team designed a nuclear microreactor capable of operating on board a commercial freight train to replace traditional diesel locomotives without needing to electrify the rail.

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NRE student Derek Lewis has fully embraced the student experience since joining the Woodruff School last fall.

Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship

M.S. student Jesse Bruner has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship. The foundation provides scholarships to students to help develop careers in the safe management of nuclear materials.

Georgia Tech's LANNS Group

Georgia Tech is one of the nation’s premier institutions for nuclear studies. The NREMP program provides students with several areas to choose from as an academic focus and select students can gain further experience working in faculty-led research labs like the Laboratory for Advanced Nuclear Nonproliferation and Safety (LANNS).

Ph.D. Students Awarded Fellowships from HPS

NRE Ph.D. students Ignacio Bartol, Heechan Lee, Dimitri Margot, and Emmanuel Mate-Kole have been awarded fellowships from the Health Physics Society (HPS) for 2023.

Researchers Awarded $1M for Nuclear Energy Project

Assistant Professors Shaheen Dewji (lead PI) and Fan Zhang (co-PI) were awarded one of 43 grants through the Nuclear Engineering University Program (NEUP).

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Alumnus Peter Newby has a long history with Georgia Tech. From student to research engineer, to serving as a member of the NREMP Advisory Board, his experiences as a Yellow Jacket have shaped his life and career in nuclear engineering.  

Graduate Program Among Best

The Woodruff School's nuclear engineering program has climbed one spot to No. 8, according to  U.S. News & World Report's  2023-24 edition of Best Graduate Schools, released April 25, 2023.

NRE Undergraduate Program

Nuclear and radiological engineers are concerned with the production and application of nuclear energy, the protection from radiation, and the applications of radiation in medicine and industry.

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The NREMP program provides graduate students with an exceptional research environment under the direction of world-class faculty at the cutting edge of their fields.

Our research is focused on addressing global challenges. NRE faculty are known for their collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to research as they leverage resources to tackle emerging challenges.

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Assistant Professor Fan Zhang joined the Woodruff School in 2021 as a member of the nuclear and radiological engineering program. Find out more about her career path, how she got into her research field, who has had an influence on her, and more in this Q&A. 

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Peter Newby, B.S. NE 1994, M.S. NE 1997, has a long history with Georgia Tech. From student to research engineer, to serving as a member of the Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics (NREMP) Advisory Board, his experiences as a Yellow Jacket have shaped his life and career in nuclear engineering.  

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