Master’s Thesis Worker, Scaling of Steam Generators

Are you all about science and technology? Would you like to work in a meaningful role with real responsibility and excellent learning opportunities? Do you want to work with superb colleagues who are experts in their field to drive a sustainable future and tackle the greatest challenges of our time? VTT might be just the place for you.

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. In recent years, we have created ground-breaking innovations such as the world's fastest and most accurate radiation detector, a cancer-sniffing sensor device for smartphones, and a headphone set entirely made of microbial materials. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World . 

We are now looking for a Master’s Thesis Worker to join our Nuclear Reactor Materials team. Join us - and let’s make an impact together!

As a Master’s Thesis Worker, you will study corrosion and magnetite scale formation in the secondary circuit surfaces of pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plants. Nuclear power plants are an important part of sustainable energy production in Finland and worldwide. An important aspect of nuclear safety is to ensure the integrity of structural materials during the lifetime of the plant. The scaling of steam generator tubes can enhance corrosion of structural materials and reduce heat transfer efficiency.

• Conduct a literature study of magnetite deposition.
• Study the effects of water chemistry and impurities on magnetite scale formation in simulated PWR environment using experimental set-up.
• Characterise the deposits using SEM or other methods.
• Conduct electrochemical measurements to study corrosion and deposit formation.

• You are a student in material science, metallurgy, chemistry, physics or a similar area.
• You want to conduct experimental work in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
• Knowledge of corrosion and electrochemistry will be a plus.

• Open-minded
• Communicative
• Enjoy working in an international team.

• Impactful work for the future. As a leading applied research organization, we are on a mission to bring exponential hope to the world by joining together people, businesses, science and technology. We tackle the biggest challenges of our time – from climate change and resource sufficiency to industrial renewal and smart healthcare – and turn them into sustainable growth. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope .
• Career opportunities, top-level mentors. At VTT, young professionals' skills are appreciated and supported with the opportunity to learn from the top experts in their field. You’ll get to discover our community of over 2000 experts representing more than 40 nationalities working across cutting-edge fields of science and technology.
• Meaningful projects, real responsibility. At VTT, young talents get to take on meaningful projects in research or supporting researchers’ work. We treat young talents as equals and give them real responsibility from the start. VTT is a caring employer that supports your growth and work–life balance and offers a range of well-being services.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application with your transcript of records via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 25 October 2021.

Check out our team's another open Master's Thesis Worker position: Master's Thesis Worker,  Materials Characterization .

For further information, please contact Senior Scientist Konsta Sipilä, Konsta.Sipilä@vtt.fi , +358401738826 or Principal Research Scientist, [email protected] , +358503377798 on 14.10 at 2 pm or 15.10 at 10 am.

The length of the Master's Thesis work period is 6 months and the thesis work is a fee paid. We will process applications as they come in, and fill in the position as soon as we find the right candidate. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 7 October 2021 and 25 October 2021 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: Full-time, Fixed-term (fee paid)

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have over 75 years of experience of top-level research and science-based results. VTT´s turnover and other operating income is 258 M€. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.

VTT – beyond the obvious.