Controlled thermonuclear fusion is a clean and safe, large scale energy option for the future with abundant fuel resources. The performance of a fusion device, and ultimately its viability as a reactor, largely depends on the transport of heat and particles through a region that makes up only a small fraction of the fusion plasma: the transport barrier. The PhD project concerns an important unsolved problem in magnetic confinement fusion; the transport in transport barrier regions. The theoretical challenges of the problem lie in that rapid profile variations in these regions make the coupling between turbulent and collisional transport important, while the usual radially local treatments of transport are not applicable.
Description
The PhD position is open within the Electromagnetic Field Theory research group (Division of Nuclear Engineering, Department of Applied Physics) that has an expertise in kinetic modeling of high temperature plasmas. The group is active in the fields of fast particle dynamics, plasma based ion acceleration, and to relevance of this project, magnetic fusion. The group's research activities are carried out in collaborations with leading institutions in Europe and in the US.
Major responsibilities
A fusion reactor will need to operate within small margins of physical and technological limitations. A deep physical understanding and a strong predictive capability of the dynamics of fusion plasmas is crucial for the success of fusion. The aim of this PhD project is to develop tools to study collisional and turbulent transport phenomena in transport barrier regions.
The PhD project constitutes a part of a research project funded by the Swedish Research Council that aims to bring transport barrier studies to a qualitatively higher level through theoretical developments and an integrative modeling effort. The PhD project will involve theoretical model development, and modeling of experiments, in strong international collaboration.
We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual with experience and interest in analytical and numerical modeling. As a PhD student, your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing, in English. You will be employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements.
Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is expected to be installed for four years, starting from 1 August 2015.
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have an MSc degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in physics or a closely related field. As for all PhD studies, a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter and excellent analytical and communication skills in speaking and in writing are required. Prior experience with high temperature plasma physics is considered as an advantage.
For further information and how to apply, please visit:
www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)