Postdoc in runaway electron modelling for fusion plasmas Full-time

Postdoc In Runaway Electron Modelling For Fusion Plasmas

We are looking for a strongly motivated postdoc for our group in fusion plasma modelling to study runaway electrons. The project concerns investigations of how fast ions influence the transport of runaway electrons during tokamak disruptions.

In the first part of the project a kinetic equation for ions be derived and implemented in the world-leading code DREAM, the development of which is coordinate from KTH. A number of scenarios in both existing and future fusion experiments should then be simulated and the motion of the ions must be determined. The results of the simulations are then transferred to gyro-kinetic and MHD codes for calculating how the ions affect the magnetic field, and this is finally used to determine how the ions influence relativistic electrons in the plasma.

Beyond the above-mentioned project you are also expected to participate in supervision of BSc/MSc students and PhD students at the department, as well as collaborate with external researcher who would like to use the DREAM code. A certain amount of time will also be dedicated to modelling of experiments within EUROfusion, as well as collaboration with colleagues at the experimental facilities.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• You have deep knowledge about fusion plasma physics.
• You are experienced in the solution of non-linear partial differential equations using numerical techniques, especially with application to plasma physics.
• You have documented knowledge in programming in at least two different programming languages.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• You have experience in C++ and Python programming.
• As a person you are independent, structure and have the ability to drive your research forward.
• You have strong collaborative abilities and are able to work efficiently in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Experience in teaching or a documented pedagogical interest is also a qualification. It is qualifying if you have experience in supervising students or contributing to education.
• You demonstrate awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.