Postdoc in Corrosion Chemistry in Molten Salt Reactors, TU Delft
Job Description
TU Delft is hiring a postdoc in the corrosion chemistry of molten salt reactors, one of the Generation IV nuclear technologies. Applications close on 14 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Postdoc in Corrosion Chemistry in Molten Salt Reactors
- Where: Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
- Pay: set by the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities; the advert gives no figure
- Apply by: 14 October 2026
Read the official TU Delft advertisement before you apply.
The project
Light water reactors are the current reference in the nuclear industry, and the existing fleet will reach the end of its operating licences within a few years. Generation IV reactors, among them the Molten Salt Reactor, are being developed to be more efficient, safer and more sustainable.
One bottleneck for commercialising the technology is a thorough understanding and model of the corrosion chemistry between molten salt nuclear fuel and the structural materials in the reactor core. Molten salt is a very corrosive medium at operating temperatures, and the long-term integrity of those structural materials is central to safety. Their performance has to be assessed, and new corrosion mitigation strategies developed to extend their life.
That is the goal of this post: to understand the chemistry well enough to predict it, and then to do something about it.
What you need
- A PhD in chemistry, materials science, nuclear engineering or a closely related field
- Experience with high-temperature chemistry, molten salts or corrosion science
- Read the official advertisement for the full requirements
Pay and conditions
Salary and benefits follow the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The advertisement states no figure of its own, so check the scale for your grade. TU Delft adds a pension scheme, and the usual Dutch holiday and end-of-year allowances.
How to apply
Apply through the application button on the TU Delft job page and upload the documents it asks for. The advertisement says to apply no later than 14 October 2026.
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Hiring institution: Delft University of Technology
Official advertisement: careers.tudelft.nl
How to prepare for this application
- High-temperature experimental work is the core skill. Say what you have run and at what temperatures.
- Modelling matters as much as experiment here. The advert asks for understanding and modelling together.
- Apply through the button on the job page. TU Delft only takes applications through its own system.
- Check the Dutch 30% ruling. If you move to the Netherlands for this post you may qualify for a tax advantage that changes your take-home pay noticeably.
About Delft University of Technology
TU Delft was founded in 1842 and is the largest and oldest technical university in the Netherlands. It runs eight faculties across engineering, design, applied sciences and technology policy, and hosts research institutes including QuTech for quantum technology.
