PhD Experimental Physicist - Microwave Diagnostics in High-Temperature Plasma Research (m/f/d)

Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Garching

Type of Job

Young Researchers

Particle, Plasma and Quantum Physics

Job Code: 24/096

Job offer from December 17, 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 postdoctorate programme within the division Physics of the Plasma Edge (E2) 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

Conduct research on the plasma dynamics in a fusion experiment
Operation and further development of microwave technology and its data acquisition to probe the electron temperature in a fusion plasma based on the electron cyclotron emission
Develop and maintain suitable control software for communication and setup of the electron cyclotron emission diagnostics
Explore application for realtime control of temperature proﬁles

Your profile/Our requirements

PhD in experimental physics
Knowledge of plasma physics (preferable high temperature plasmas)
Experience and knowledge of electronics and microwave technology

Your abilities

Experience in programming of application software in python and C
Ability to present complex scientiﬁc and technical content in English
Interest to work in a scientiﬁc environment and with 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
Family service of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Further social benefits (e.g. company pension scheme, 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 19.01.2025.