SCK CEN is a global leader in the field of nuclear research, services and education. It is one of the biggest research centers in Belgium.With more than 900 employees, throughout all of our work, we are focusing on 6 research topics: • Health• Environment• Society• Materials• Technology• Safety
Expanding and maintaining nuclear knowledge on peaceful applications of ionising radiation: this is one of the main ambitions of SCK CEN. Through the SCK CEN Academy, we ensure the transfer of all nuclear knowledge, skills and attitudes of students and professionals in the nuclear field. The greater the access to nuclear knowledge, the better the skills of students and employees in the workplace and the safer the use of ionising radiation in industry, healthcare and in the research community. Moreover, excellent knowledge sharing also supports new, innovative applications for the benefit of society as a whole.
SCK CEN experts are ready to guide bachelor, master and PhD students as well as young professionals. We offer internships under the supervision of a mentor and post-doctoral positions to improve nuclear competences.
The SCK CEN Academy works together with several Belgian and foreign universities and contributes to academic education. We also offer customised training courses to improve the knowledge and skills of employees from the industry, the medical sector, research organisations and public authorities engaged in radioactive applications.
Through networking activities and by participating in international projects, the SCK CEN Academy contributes to a closer match between training courses and the recognition of skills on a national and international level. We also take the lead in organising conferences and workshops about education programmes focussing on nuclear sciences and technology.
The SCK CEN Academy is committed to encourage a critical mind and objectivity among students, trainees and PhD researchers in the nuclear domain. The purpose is to promote a critical mind with regard to the scientific, social, political and ethical aspects so that the evaluation of nuclear applications is always done in as objective a way as possible.
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