Join Us in Shaping the Future of Fusion Research with the COMPASS-U Tokamak
At the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IPP CAS), we seek passionate individuals to join our team in advancing the COMPASS Upgrade project. The COMPASS-U tokamak, currently under construction, represents a major step forward in our pursuit of thermonuclear fusion research. With a high-field tokamak (5T, 2MA) designed to explore new high-confinement plasma regimes, the project is at the cutting edge of fusion energy development.
Role Overview:
As part of our team, you will work closely with experts in tokamak discharge control, scenario design, and experimental data post-processing. Your role will encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including plasma equilibrium and core modelling, real-time control, code coupling, software engineering, and data engineering. A key project you will contribute to is the development of a plasma flight simulator. This innovative tool will play a critical role in designing new control algorithms, developing scenarios, testing tokamak operations, and optimising performance. We are committed to aligning your specific tasks with your skills and interests.
Requirements:
- Educational Background: University degree in Plasma Physics, Mathematics, or Computational Engineering.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and MATLAB.
- Language: English (fluent).
- Willingness to learn new things and technologies.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in numerical modelling in magnetic confinement fusion devices, with a focus on equilibrium and core transport.
Knowledge of C++, Fortran, Git, CI/CD, and Linux.
We Offer:
- An opportunity to be part of a significant scientific project during a dynamic phase of construction and development.
- Full-time employment in an engaging and collaborative environment.
- Generous vacation policy: five weeks per year and sick leave.
- Flexibility for partial remote work arrangements.
- Adjustable working hours to accommodate work-life balance.
- Support for pension insurance or alternative benefits of your choosing.
