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 Postdoc Physicist/ Engineer for the development of RF driven ion sources (m/f/d). As a member of the Neutral Beam Injection (NBI) Team at IPP Garching, the jobholder will contribute to the development and improvement of the RF-driven negative hydrogen ion sources for ITER. He/she will accompany the experiments on the IPP test facilities BATMAN Upgrade and ELISE by modelling and diagnostic measurement evaluation.
Your tasks
- Support the maintenance and optimization of the RF generators and matching network.
- Carry out RF coupling efficiency and particle flux simulations with an existing 2D/3D Comsol model.
- Maintain the existing code and to improve it for large source dimensions.
- Plan, perform and evaluate dedicated measurement campaigns at BATMAN Upgrade and ELISE to validate the 3D-modelled particle densities and fluxes and to compare with available diagnostic measurements.
- Collaborate with international partners working on fluid modelling of high-power low-pressure hydrogen plasmas.
Your profile
- University degree in Physics, Electric Engineering or equivalent fields (PhD or equivalent)
- Good knowledge of RF technology
- Good knowledge concerning the COMSOL Multiphysics software package
- Experience in RF driven high-power low-pressure hydrogen plasmas is an advantage
- Experience in Langmuir probe or Mach probe diagnostics is an advantage
- Ability to fluently present complex scientific and technical matters in English
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; high competence in team working
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 3 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 04.07.2023.