Physicist for hydrogen ion sources (m/f/d)

Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garching

Type of Job

Scientist

Particle, Plasma and Quantum Physics

Job Code: 24/014

Job offer from March 21, 2025

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 within the department ITER Technology & Diagnostics (ITED) a position for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d). As a member of the Neutral Beam Injection (NBI) team at Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) Garching, the candidate will contribute to the development of the RF-driven negative ion source for ITER at the IPP test facilities BATMAN Upgrade and ELISE. This is complemented by contributions to operation and diagnostics of the NBI system at AUG.

Your tasks

Contributions to the scientific program at the test stands
Implementation of experimental campaigns
Supervision and evaluation of diagnostics to determine the plasma and beam parameters
Data evaluation and interpretation of the experiment results

Your profile

PhD degree in Physics or equivalent fields
Several years of experience as a postdoc in experimental plasma physics
Experience in operation and diagnostics of low temperature plasmas
Knowledge of hydrogen ion sources and beams
Practice with RF plasmas is an advantage
Experience in project management

Your abilities

Profound knowledge of plasma physics, in particular hydrogen plasmas
Operating plasma devices and interpretation of plasma diagnostic methods
Good knowledge of data acquisition systems, data evaluation and visualization
High competence in team working and very good communication skills
Competences in supervision of PhD students

We offer

An interesting job at one of the largest research institutes for fusion research
Flexible working hours
Training and further education opportunities
Family service of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Further social benefits (e.g. company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, discounted public transport tickets)

The position will be based in Garching. The salary is based on the assignment of tasks and qualifications in accordance with 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 04.04.2025.