Job Code: 24/024
Job Offer from March 25, 2024
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching offers an opportunity to participate in a postdoctorate programme
within the division Physics of the Plasma Edge (E2), in the Pedestal Physics group to perform research activities at the ASDEX Upgrade fusion experiment. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Physics (m/f/d).
Your tasks
- operation of the Lithium beam diagnostic on ASDEX Upgrade
- modelling of the plasma edge density with EMC3-Eirene
- investigation of transport in the plasma edge region for different plasma scenarios
Your profile/Our requirements
- PhD in physics, completed not longer than 2 years ago
- very good knowledge of plasma and fusion physics with emphasis on plasma edge physics
- experience in data analysis
- experience in usage of modelling codes would be an advantage
Your abilities
- good English skills
- an interest in working in a scientific environment
- a willingness to cooperate with an international team
- the ability to present complex scientific and technical matters
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 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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