Post-doc mobility stay: Diagnostics and chemistry of intermediate species produced by plasma through plasma-liquid interactions
In compliance with the plans to extend its worldwide network of collaborating R&D institutes and to provide a platform for exchange and mobility of researchers, the Institute of Plasma Physics, Czech Academy of Science announces an opening of medium-term position for a foreign post-doctoral scientist.
Project description: The topic of the research work of this post-doc position is the diagnostics and chemistry of intermediate species produced through plasma-liquid interactions by different types of electrical discharge plasmas in contact with the liquid phase by means of advanced experimental and computational methods with the aim to obtain detailed information on the reaction mechanisms of plasma-liquid interactions. The visiting researcher will be involved in R&D within the groups of the Pulse Plasma Systems Department, which research is focused on elementary chemical and physical processes induced by electrical discharge plasma in liquid (mainly aqueous) and at gas/liquid interface, interactions of plasma with chemical and biological content in water, and environmental and biomedical applications of plasma in water and gas-liquid environments. The visiting researcher will have opportunity to use in his research a variety of pulse power supply, discharge systems and analytical instrumentation for diagnostics of electrical discharge plasma in gases and liquids. The possibility of close collaboration with the researcher’s home institution during his/her visit is also welcome in order to enable the transfer of knowledge.
Project specifications: The length of the stay is planned for 6 months. The post-doc position is fully funded, providing a gross monthly salary that amounts to an equivalent of 21.000 EUR total over the 6 months. The position is open for application until June 15, 2018. The prospective commencement of the researcher’s stay is from July 1 - August 31, 2018.
Applicant qualification: PhD in physics or chemistry obtained not later than 7 years ago. Knowledge and experience in diagnostics of physics and chemistry of non-equilibrium plasma produced by electrical discharges in gases and liquids.
Interested post-doc researchers are expected to send their CV, list of publications, motivation letter and a brief description of the proposed topic (e.g., scope of the R&D work, specific materials, planned technologies, etc.). Please do not hesitate to contact us also in case of questions or queries.
Contact:
Dr. Petr Lukes
(+420) 266 053 233
Post-doc mobility stay: Modelling of plasma disruptions and vertical stability for the COMPASS-U tokamak (within the activity Design and construction of COMPASS-U)
In compliance with the plans to extend its worldwide network of collaborating R&D institutes and to provide a platform for exchange and mobility of researchers, the Institute of Plasma Physics, Czech Academy of Science announces an opening of medium-term position for a foreign post-doctoral scientist.
Project description: The topic of the research work is modelling of plasma disruptions in the COMPASS-U tokamak and their consequences on mechanical and electrical design of the vacuum vessel and other tokamak components. In addition, the research work will also include modelling of the plasma vertical stability in order to provide inputs into design of the future control systems.
The construction of this device has recently started in IPP CAS in Prague and a missing expertize in modelling of plasma disruptions and plasma stability will be covered by this position. Especially, the plasma disruptions will generate extreme forces on the surrounding structures due to operation of COMPASS-U at magnetic field of 5 T and plasma current of 2 MA, which have to be assessed and taken into account in the design. Therefore, an experience in use of numerical code for disruption and plasma vertical stability modelling represent an advantage. The visiting researcher will be involved in R&D within the groups of the Tokamak Department. The possibility of close collaboration with the researcher’s home institution during his/her visit is also welcome in order to enable the transfer of knowledge.
Project specifications: The length of the stay is planned for 7 months. The post-doc stay is fully funded, providing a gross monthly salary that amounts to an equivalent of €17,000 total over the 7 months. The position is open for application until May 22, 2018. The prospective commencement of the researcher’s stay is from June 1 - July 31, 2018.
Applicant qualification: PhD in physics or mechanical/electrical engineering obtained not later than 7 years ago. Knowledge of construction of tokamaks/stellarators as well as experience in modelling of disruptions and plasma vertical stability are advantage.
The post-doc researchers are expected to send their CV, motivation letter and a brief description of the proposed topic (e.g., scope of the R&D work, specific materials, necessary software, etc.). Please do not hesitate to contact us also in case of questions or queries.
Scientist/Engineer for development of magnetic sensors and real-time feedback systems for the COMPASS Upgrade tokamak
Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy Sciences of the Czech Republic (IPP) has initiated a construction of new large scientific experiment in the field of the thermonuclear fusion research – the COMPASS Upgrade tokamak. IPP is looking for new engineers and physicists, who will participate in development of magnetic sensors and real-time feedback systems for the COMPASS Upgrade tokamak.
Requirements and Skills:
- university or high school education in physics or electrical, nuclear or physical engineering (master, engineer, PhD student or postdoc)
- English - working knowledge
- to be familiar with physics of magnetic fields, magnetic sensors (coils, Hall probes), low voltage electronics including amplifiers and integrators
- knowledge of programming in Python, Matlab or IDL and some experience with development of/measurements with magnetic sensors are beneficial
Duties:
- development of magnetic sensors and real-time feedback systems for the COMPASS Upgrade tokamak
We offer:
- full-time job
- long-term contract
- work on unique scientific project
- 5-week holidays and sick-days
- other benefits
Contact:
Dr. Martin Hron
(+420) 266 053 947
