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 post-doctorate program to perform research activities in the division Tokamak Scenario Development (E1) at the tokamak ASDEX Upgrade. We look for a Postdoctoral researcher for engineering aspects in reactor design studies (m/f/d).
Your tasks
- to participate in reactor design studies, with a focus on relevant engineering aspects
- to help analyze and minimize mechanical, electromechanical, thermal and radiative loads
- to assist in the investigation of integration options for high-field magnets
- to develop tools and codes to enable these tasks
Your profile/Our requirements
- M.Sc. and Ph.D in fusion engineering or nuclear engineering, or equivalent fields of engineering
- experience with the analysis and design of highly stressed components
- proficiency with FEM (Ansys) and 3D-CAD (CATIA)
Your abilities
- knowledge with data analysis and simulation (Python, MATLAB)
- ability to fluently present complex scientific and technical matters in English
- enthusiasm to work in science and willingness to join 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
- company pension scheme
- family service
- further social benefits (e.g. capital-forming benefits, discounted public transport tickets and travel allowance)
The position is limited to a duration of three 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 10.11.2024.