The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) is Korea’s national institute for nuclear energy and atomic technologies. It develops technologies that support the safe operation of nuclear power plants, the management of radioactive waste, and the application of nuclear methods in medicine, industry, and environmental protection.
The South Korea Mobility Program offers data science talents the opportunity to spend up to three months at KAERI in Daejeon. Participants engage in projects that combine radiation protection, reactor simulation, materials research, and medical applications with data analytics and computational modeling.
About NST
NORA - Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium
The Norwegian Computing Center is a partner of NORA, the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium. This initiative aims to strengthen Norwegian research, education, and innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, as well as other relevant areas that support the development of AI applications.
Together with HIDA, NORA co-organizes the Norway Mobility Program, which offers doctoral researchers and postdocs from the Helmholtz Association and NORA partner institutions the opportunity to participate in a research stay in Norway.
KAERI conducts research on reactor technologies for safe energy supply, develops new fuel cycles for sustainable uranium use, and investigates materials that can withstand extreme radiation and temperature conditions. It also advances radiation applications in medicine, such as cancer therapy and imaging, as well as industrial uses like sterilization and material modification.
Another focus is the development of small and research reactors, which can be applied for decentralized energy supply, hydrogen production, or isotope generation. KAERI also participates in international collaborations, contributing to global standards in nuclear safety, waste management, and non-proliferation.
Research priorities:
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Reactor safety and system simulation – predictive models and methods to prevent incidents.
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Fuel cycle and waste management – technologies for reprocessing and secure disposal.
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Materials research under radiation – study and development of advanced materials for extreme conditions.
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Isotopes and radiation technologies – production of medical isotopes, radiation therapy, and industrial applications.
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New reactor concepts – small modular reactors (SMRs), hybrid reactors, and nuclear technologies for hydrogen production.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Contact a research group at one of the NST member institutions to discuss the possibility of a three-month research stay.
- Step 2: Submit your application through HIDA
- Step 3: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee, and you will be notified shortly thereafter.
You can find more details about the application process under following link!
Contact
If you have any questions about the South Korea Mobility Program or our other research stay offerings, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
Stefanie Gruber-Sliva
Networks & Mobility Program Manager
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