Postdoctoral Researcher for the analysis and prediction of heat flows during disruptions in Tokamak Plasmas (m/f/d)

Young Researchers Garching

Particle, Plasma and Quantum Physics

Job Code: 24/034

Job Offer from April 24, 2024

The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics as an institute of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (registered association) is the largest centre for fusion research in Europe with about 1100 employees in Garching near Munich and Greifswald. The scientists are investigating the physical principles for a fusion power plant which - like the sun - generates energy from the fusion of light atomic nuclei. The research is carried out in seven experimental and theoretical projects aimed at developing nuclear fusion into an inexhaustible and safe source of energy for the future.

The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching offers an opportunity to participate in a post-doctorate program to perform research activities in the division Tokamak Scenario Development (E1) at the tokamak ASDEX Upgrade and other tokamaks.
We look for a postdoctoral researcher for the analysis and prediction of heat ﬂows during disruptions in tokamak plasmas (m/f/d).

Your tasks

to analyse experimental data from diagnostics at ASDEX Upgrade and other tokamaks
to create a database of the heat ﬂows during disruptions
to correlate data with the dynamics of the disruption
to compare data with non-linear MHD simulations
to apply the methods to other machines

Your profile/Our requirements

PhD in experimental physics
profound knowledge of Tokamak physics, scenarii and diagnostics
experience in the analysis of experimental data
experience in the modeling of nonlinear plasma dynamics

Your abilities

experience with FORTRAN and Python, knowledge of MATLAB
ability to ﬂuently present complex scientiﬁc and technical matters in English
enthusiasm to work in science and willingness to join an international team

We offer

an interesting job at one of the largest research institutes for fusion research
flexible working hours
training and further education opportunities
company pension scheme
family service
further social benefits (e.g. capital-forming benefits, discounted public transport tickets (MVV IsarCardJob) and travel allowance)

The position is limited to a duration of three years. The salary is based on the assignment of tasks and qualifications and goes up to pay group 13 according to the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund). The IPP seeks to increase the proportion of employed women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply for this position. The IPP is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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Then we are looking forward to your complete online application until 08.05.2024.