Open postdoc / research fellow positions at The Institute of Plasma Physics in Prague, Tokamak Department
The Tokamak department of the Institute of Plasma Physics of the CAS, Prague, Czech Republic is seeking candidates for postdoc / research fellow positions. The successful candidate will work within the Theory and modelling group. Positions are open in the following areas:
- Integrated modelling, support of COMPASS experiments.
- Tokamak edge and scrape-off layer modelling.
Apply by November 10, 2016.
Detailed description
The Tokamak department of the Institute of Plasma Physics (see here) is a major thermonuclear research laboratory in the Czech republic, located in Prague, which operates a compact tokamak—COMPASS. The Theory and modelling group of this department is focused on supporting COMPASS experiments by simulations as well as on contributing to international fusion research. Primary topics include integrated / transport modelling, edge and scrape-off layer physics, MHD or magnetic perturbations. We are currently aiming at expanding the group by two fellows, who would carry out research in the above listed areas.
The successful candidates will be responsible for performing research in one of the areas, closely linked to experiments on COMPASS and other tokamaks. Strong international collaboration is expected, primarily within EUROfusion laboratories.
The contract will be for 2 or 3 years with a possible prolongation or a subsequent permanent contract. The application deadline is November 10, 2016.
Requirements
Doctoral degree in physics, computational physics or similar.
Experience in magnetic thermonuclear fusion research, preferentially in theory and modelling.
Strong computer science skills: numerical methods, programming (Python and Fortran preferred), data analysis.
Proficient English spoken and written.
Contacts
Please address your questions and applications (cover letter + CV) to Jakub Urban, urban@ipp.cas.cz, +420 266 053 396.
