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Postdoctoral Researcher in edge turbulence imaging on TCV

The Tokamak à Configuration Variable (TCV) at EPFL features a recent suite of “gas puff” turbulence imaging systems, providing unique capabilities to study plasma turbulence in the plasma outboard midplane and divertor region. We are seeking a researcher at the postdoctoral level to lead scientific exploitation of this system and to help maintain and potentially further develop it. Possible avenues for the candidate’s research include but are not limited to investigations of the dynamics in novel improved confinement regimes such as the QCE (quasi-continuous exhaust regime) or negative triangularity, the study and development of predictive models for first-wall plasma interaction, or the exploration of the turbulence behaviour in alternative divertor geometries. Possible hardware enhancements include the development of a multi-wavelength system or the installation of converging-diverging gas nozzles for better signal level and localisation. The selected candidate will be a member of the TCV boundary group. He or she will engage in student supervision and will have the opportunity to collaborate with the entire Swiss Plasma Center team and the numerous international collaborators within EUROfusion and beyond. 

 

 

Postdoctoral Researcher in edge turbulence imaging on TCV

Position Type
Position Type
Postdoc position
Host institute type
Host institute type
Academic
Host institute
Host institute
École Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) - Swiss Plasma Center, Switzerland
Location
Location
EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Format
Format
Requires physical presence
Starting Date
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Duration of position
Duration of position
2-4 years
Candidate level
Candidate level
Doctoral or post-doctoral (in progress)
Doctoral or post-doctoral (completed)
Candidate level comments
Candidates are expected to hold a PhD in physics or a related field, with a background in experimental plasma physics preferred. They have a strong record of scientific research demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, the ability to perform independent research, and excellent communication skills.
Compensation
Compensation
Yes
Contact person
Contact person
Christian Theiler
Contact person email
Contact person email
Location