Research Engineer in Computational Plasma Physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We seek a research engineer to design and develop software for modeling plasma-material interaction for the PIConGPU C++ code within the Plasma-PEPSC project. Such development includes the design and implementation of an electrostatic solver for PIConGPU, using C++ and possibly the Alpaka framework. The selected candidate will work with Plasma-PEPSC project members, the KTH computational plasma physics group, and the HZDR group, the main developer team of the PIConGPU code.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• An MS degree in Engineering Physics, plasma physics, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications
Experience with high-performance computing systems.

• Research expertise
• Independence
• Collaborative abilities

The applicant should have knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.
The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max is two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 1 year, with access according to the agreement.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values

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