Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Physics (m/f/d)

 

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 postdoctorate programme within the division Plasma Edge and Wall (E2M) to perform research activities at the ASDEX Upgrade fusion experiment (AUG). We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Physics (m/f/d).

Your tasks

• Operation and extension of an imaging heavy ion beam probe (i-HIBP) system for measurements of the electrostatic potential and internal magnetic fields at the edge of tokamak plasmas
• Analysis of the acquired data and investigation of structure formation at the plasma edge

Your profile/Our requirements

• PhD in experimental physics or electrical engineering
• Knowledge of high temperature plasma physics with a focus on fusion plasma diagnostics
• Experience and knowledge in the field of transport processes at the edge of high temperature plasmas, ion beam physics or scientific interpretation and analysis of measured data desirable
• Good command of the English language, written and spoken

Your abilities

• Interest to work in a scientific environment
• Willingness to join an international team
• Ability to understand and explain complex scientific or technical systems

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 & childcare facilities on the company premises
• further social benefits (e.g. capital-forming benefits, discounted public transport tickets)

The position is limited to a duration of two 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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Are you currently interested?

Then we are looking forward to your complete online application until 24.11.2021.