The tokamak department of the Institute of Plasma Physics in Prague (IPP) is looking for
postdoc candidates in either, tokamak edge and scrape-off layer modelling or integrated modeling in support of COMPASS-experiments,
for its theory and modelling group. The Tokamak department of the Institute of Plasma Physics is a major thermonuclear research laboratory in the Czech republic, located in Prague, which operates the compact COMPASS tokamak. 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.
Job description
Requirements
The requirements for this postion are:
- 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.
If you are looking for a postdoc contract of 2 or 3 years with a possible prolongation or a subsequent permanent contract, then you should apply to join us at IPP Prague. For further information or to apply for this position, please check this website. The application deadline is November 10, 2016.