PhD scholarship in Radiological Emergency Management at DTU Nutech. DTU Nutech, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), is seeking candidates for a PhD position to improve the decision base for emergency management in scenarios leading to airborne radioactive contamination of city areas. The Radioecology Division of DTU Nutech carries out research on environmental radioactivity covering studies of dispersion and transfer of radionuclides, physical/chemical forms of radionuclides, radiochemistry and assessment of radiation doses to man. The division presently consists of 13 people including researchers, technicians and a PhD student.
Airborne radioactive contamination of city areas may occur, e.g., following a large nuclear power plant accident or a terror attack employing a radiological dispersal device (RDD). Particularly, in relation to RDD scenarios, existing tools are inadequate for estimating the numerous different dose contributions received over time by humans staying in a contaminated urban complex. Reliable prognostic dose models are needed in managing the consequences of such contaminations.
The aim of this project is to shed new light on processes governing doses to urban inhabitants from atmospherically dispersed radioactive matter. The student is expected to carry out experimental studies to improve the knowledge of a number of important environmental mobility parameters for a range of relevant contaminants. The student will also carry out Monte Carlo based photon transport calculations (e.g., with the MCNP system), to estimate new external dose conversion factors for different contaminant radionuclides deposited in different representative urban geometries.
It is envisaged that the student will plan, parameterize and program a user friendly PC based dose estimation tool incorporating new parametric data. This stand-alone tool or its concepts and data could become an integral part of the Danish ARGOS decision support system, which is in operational use in a number of countries over the world.
Qualifications
The candidate should have a master’s degree or an equivalent degree in physics, chemistry or similar. Experience in programming and in use of Monte Carlo photon transport calculation systems is an advantage. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in radiation physics, dosimetry, radioecology, radiochemistry and medical applications of radionuclides.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher Kasper Andersson.
We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international academic environment with excellent possibilities for professional and personal development.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
The place of work is DTU Nutech at Risø campus in Roskilde.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Kasper Andersson, kgan@dtu.dk, +45 4677 4173.
Application
We must receive your online application by 31 July 2015. Follow the link “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach the following files:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it. Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.