Job Description

There is no bigger challenge than ensuring clean and safe energy production to meet the requirements of a growing world population. Nuclear fusion offers a potential long-term clean energy solution that does not produce greenhouse gases or long-lived radioactive waste. However, several technological challenges must be solved before fusion energy can power our grids. Control engineering plays a key role in safe and efficient operation of a fusion tokamaks. This PhD position focuses on developing advanced model-based control systems for fusion tokamaks. The project will be carried out at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Eindhoven, in close collaboration with the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) in Eindhoven.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in control systems, fusion technology, plasma physics, or related programme.

• A research-oriented attitude.

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with other research institutions, such as ITER, Swiss Plasma Center at EPFL, Max-Planck Institute etc.

• Motivated to coach students.

• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months.

• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.

• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.

• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.

• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.

• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Information and application

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact Dr. Dinesh Krishnamoorthy, d.krishnamoorthy@tue.nl or Dr. Matthijs van Berkel, m.vanberkel[at]differ.nl

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Application

The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.

• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.

• Transcripts from your masters and bachelor studies.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.