Doctoral student in Fusion Plasma Physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering

The research project for the present PhD position is focused on the understanding and the prediction of the pedestal of a fusion plasma.The goal of fusion research is to construct a large-scale fusion power plant. There are still significant issues to be resolved on the way to a commercial reactor. A key topic is pedestal physics. The present theoretical models fail to describe the pedestal structure at high gas fueling rate and high power.The project has three main purposes. (1) to describe the pedestal structure in JET, via experimental data analysis. (2) to investigate the reason why the present models fail to reproduce the experimental JET pedestal. (3) to extend the models to achieve a more reliable pedestal prediction.
The work will involve both experimental data analysis and numerical modelling. Excellent skills in programming is necessary.
The project has an international background and the student will have close cooperation with partner institutions from many countries, especially within Europe.The student will carry out a part of his/her research activity abroad.

Web-links for general information:

Fusion Plasma Physics at KTH
ITER project
European Fusion programme (EUROfusion)
JET fusion facility

Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by: Dr. Lorenzo Frassinetti and Dr. Per Brunsell

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level, in Physics, Engineering Physics or Materials Science, 
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.
• Requirements for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others in large international teams,
• have a professional approach,
• knowledge of physics, programming (python, IDL, matlab) and numerical modelling skills,
• analyse and work with complex issues and

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral Degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

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