Postdoctoral position in theoretical fusion plasma physics

Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and society, our ambition is to foster a creative environment for academic research, teaching and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects.

We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

We are situated in a stimulating and creative environment with 200 physics teachers and researchers, 120 PhD students and 550 undergraduate students.
The Fusion Theory Group at the division of Nuclear Engineering in the Department of Applied Physics seeks a highly motivated applicant with a good background in mathematics and plasma physics, for a postdoc position focused on studies of energetic particles in magnetically confined plasmas.

Required qualifications
We seek a person with a PhD-degree in physics or a related area with previous experience from plasma physics. The work is includes both analytical theory and numerical simulations. The successful candidate is expected to interact closely with students and seniors at the Department of Applied Physics and she/he will be actively involved in PhD supervision.

The scholarship is open for individuals with a PhD from a foreign university who will come to Sweden on a temporary basis with the aim of conducting research studies or obtaining additional qualifications after their PhD. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. The position will be available for a maximum period of two years and is open to non-Swedish citizens who received their PhD not more than two years before the starting date of the scholarship. The scholarship is free of tax. Health care insurance will be provided.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Application deadline: 2013-10-01

In order to improve the gender balance at the Department, we welcome in particular applications from female candidates.

For questions, please contact:

Professor Tünde Fülöp
http://ft.nephy.chalmers.se
tunde@chalmers.se





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