Two PhD scholarships - The Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Section
Two PhD scholarships - The Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Section
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 2 stillinger
The Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Section of DTU Fysik invites talented candidates who have obtained significant results during their M.Sc. studies and who have demonstrated excellence and potential in their field of study, to apply for two available PhD scholarships. The starting date must be in 2016.
Responsibilities and tasks
The subject of the PhD projects are within the field of neutral interaction with plasma in the edge of fusion machines and include the comparison of diagnostic data with numerical simulations.
For the first of the two positions the experimental part is to be carried out at the KSTAR tokamak and at KAIST in Daejon, Korea and the successful candidate is expected to stay 6 months at KSTAR and KAIST. The PhD project further involves collaboration with the Hungarian fusion laboratory in Budapest and shorter visits are foreseen. The project will be co-supervised by Prof. Wonho Choe from KAIST.
The second PhD position is within the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC). SDC promotes and strengthens collaboration between Danish and Chinese learning environments and increases mobility of students and researchers between Denmark and China. The PhD will be co-supervised by Prof. Guosheng Xu and the candidate shall work on the Chinese EAST fusion experiment in Hefei during 6 months.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a relevant master's degree within Physics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree. Knowledge in plasma physics is preferable, but this is not a requirement.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled at DTU Fysik PhD school. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be performed by a committee headed by Professor Volker Naulin.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, and innovation. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Section, Professor Volker Naulin, vona@fysik.dtu.dk, +45 2537 4538.
You can read more about the PPFE at http://www.fysik.dtu.dk/english/Research/PPFE
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 17 June 2016. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link ‘Apply online’, fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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