Microstructure engineering of actinide refractory materials for ISOL@MYRRHA day-1 target operation

Master of Sciences, Master of Sciences in Engineering, Master in Nuclear Engineering, Master in Materials Engineering, or an equivalent master degree. The candidate preferably has a background in Chemistry , Physics and Materials. 

The candidate will have to pass the selection campaign of the Scientific Council of SCK-CEN, by an oral defense of the research theme on May 21 or 22, 2026.

Before applying, please consult the SCK CEN guidelines for application for PhD.

Deadline for application: March 31, 2026 

Notification for oral interviews (if selected): May 4, 2026

Oral presentations: May 21 and 22, 2026

Notification of final decision: June 15, 2026

Start at SCK CEN: October 1, 2026 

The future ISOL@MYRRHA will be able to produce different radioactive isotopes for applications in the field of nuclear physics, condensed-matter physics, biology, nuclear medicine and others. The used Isotope Separ...