Postdoctoral researcher (Development of preparedness)
- Location Vantaa
Posted 02.12.2025, 17:23 - Closes 31.12.2025, 16:15
Postdoctoral researcher (Development of preparedness)
The task will include themes related to preparedness and accident response. The main focus will be on the safety of small modular nuclear reactors and the development of accident preparedness. A job description and more detailed plans and objectives will be prepared jointly for the postdoctoral researcher selected for the position.
The postdoctoral researchers job description includes the implementation of research plans, publication of research results, submission of applications for funding, research and other cooperation within the organisation as well as with key national and international stakeholders, dissemination of research results to the general public, and other tasks essential to the research project.
The postdoctoral researchers (50/50) main place of work will be either Vantaa or Lappeenranta, depending on the final content focus of the position.
The position is a part of the postdoc programme of Finnish research institutes. The programme has been granted funding from the Government’s multiannual plan for the use of government research and development (R&D) funding. The funding allows for the recruitment of 85 doctoral-level experts to 12 state-owned research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The programme aims to strengthen research, development, and innovation expertise in areas of societal importance. A postdoctoral researcher conducts goal-oriented, high-level research at the interface between the academic community and industry or administration. The programme supports the networking and mobility of postdoctoral researchers between sectors.
STUK: Teemu Siiskonen, Deputy Director, Professor of Practice, tel. +358 40 500 7291
LUT: Juhani Hyvärinen, Professor of Nuclear Engineering, tel. +358 50 524 1512
LUT: Elina Hujala, Postdoctoral Researcher, tel. +358 40 152 9406
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) is an authority and expert body that supervises radiation and nuclear safety and employs more than 300 experts from different fields. The purpose of STUKs operations is to promote and monitor radiation safety and the safety of the use of nuclear energy. We act in accordance with our values: openly, boldly, appreciatively and in cooperation. The basis for our existence is a healthy agency. We make an effort to maintain a happy work community, high professional skills, strong trust, and sustainable finances.
The Department of Measurements and Environmental Monitoring (VALO) at STUK is tasked with producing radiation-related calibration and measurement services, providing remote and expert support for radiation measurements in the field, and monitoring the radiation safety of the environment nationally and in the areas around nuclear power plants. In addition, the department conducts research related to radiation safety.
LUT University seeks solutions to global problems with its expertise in technology, economics, and social sciences. LUT is paving the way for the energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources and provides data, research, and education to help society, industry, and business renew. LUT is an international scientific community with campuses in Lappeenranta and Lahti. Lut.fi
