PhD student in Theoretical/numerical research on fusion plasma physics

Information about the research
The research activity is directed towards the study of the physics of magnetically confined fusion plasmas, using advanced analytical and numerical tools. Special emphasis is given to low frequency instabilities in inhomogeneous plasmas and the associated turbulent transport processes. The main aim of the research is to obtain an improved understanding and predictive capability of transport in fusion machines in order to provide support to the analysis and simulation of present tokamak experiments in preparation for ITER exploitation.

The activity is strongly integrated in the EUROFUSION program, in particular the JET and the ITER programmes for the realisation of nuclear fusion as an energy source, and the research work is carried out in an international environment.

The Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy group at the Department of Earth and Space Sciences has its main activities in modelling, simulation and analysis of tokamak plasmas. A major part of the work is towards the establishment of a predictive capability of turbulent transport for fusion energy grade plasmas and model validation towards current experiments. The group has extensive collaborations with major fusion devices and are taking part in the developments for future fusion energy experiments and reactors.

The details of the departmental research activities may be found at http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/rss/.  

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities as PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours. 

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field. 

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, you should be able to teach in Swedish after two years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses. 

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20160547 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via Chalmers webpage.


Application deadline: 29 January 2017

For questions, please contact:
Associate professor, Pär Strand,
par.strand@chalmers.se,
+46 31-772 1514

Professor, Hans Nordman,
hans.nordman@chalmers.se,
+46 31-772 1564

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