- System Engineer for Microwave Heating System of Tokamak
- Experienced Microwave Engineer
- Physicist (post-doctorand, scientist) working on infrared thermography imaging
- Postdoctoral position in COMPASS Upgrade ECRH team
System Engineer for Microwave Heating System of Tokamak
Job Description
- Participation in the development, design, and integration of the ECRH system, specific instrumentation, or other related equipment required for the commissioning and operation of the ECRH system.
- Preparation of integrating the ECRH system into the building and existing infrastructure of the COMPASS-Upgrade facility.
- Designing interfaces and details for the ECRH system equipment.
- Participation in the Site Acceptance Test of ECRH system components.
- Executing commissioning tests on ECRH components.
- Writing technical reports and presentations.
- Communication and collaboration with external suppliers and companies.
- Analysis of measured data, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong interest in learning new skills and technologies, both independently and in collaboration.
- Analytical thinking, ability, and willingness to solve problems.
- Independence, diligence, responsibility, and good communication skills.
- Basic professional communication in English.
- A technical degree (master’s or higher).
Advantage Experience or Interest in
- Design of control systems and automation (e.g., Arduino, sensors, and actuators).
- Operation of high-voltage sources (tens of kilovolts).
- Working with CAD, FEA, and other numerical and analytical tools (e.g., Catia, Comsol).
Employment conditions
- Fixed-term with the possibility of indefinite tenure.
- Generous vacation policy: five weeks per year and an extra 6 days of sick leave.
- Adjustable working hours and partial remote work arrangements to accommodate work-life balance.
- Support for pension insurance or alternative benefits of your choosing.
- The position is available for an immediate start.
Contact
Send a motivation letter, a structured CV and recommendation letter.
Experienced Microwave Engineer/System Engineer for tokamak ECRH system
The Institute of Plasma Physics of the CAS (IPP) is looking for a new colleague for the Microwave Engineer/System Engineer position. The position is suitable for candidates with experience in designing or operating ECRH, ICRH, LH, or similar microwave systems for fusion devices. At IPP, we are building a new high-temperature plasma fusion experimental device: tokamak COMPASS Upgrade. This is a unique opportunity to work on the design of a multifrequency, high-power, state-of-the-art ECRH system from the design and procurement phase.
The job responsibilities will include a selection of the following tasks, depending on the candidate's skills and preferences.
The job responsibilities will include a selection of the following tasks, depending on the candidate's skills and preferences.
Microwave Engineer / System Engineer related tasks
Microwave Engineering Activities: Supervise the design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning of various components of ECRH system. Participates on Factory Acceptance Test and executes the Site Acceptance and commissioning tests of ECRH system components
Technical Specifications and Contractor Management
Contribute to preparing technical specifications, and collaborate with contractors. Provide ongoing support for the installation and commissioning of ECRH systems. Work with control, instrumentation, vacuum, HV, and other staff engineers to optimize the system performance and respond to ongoing requests from research staff
Engineering Execution
Manage the engineering activities required for finalizing the design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of specific EC components. This includes Gyrotrons, High-Voltage Power Supplies, Launchers, Transmission Lines, Dummy Loads, and Control and Protection Systems. Ensure that all components meet the requirements for operational success.
Requirements
- Min 2 years of experience working with ECRH systems or other relevant high voltage or RF devices.
- Possess organizational and administrative skills
- Able to communicate effectively with both scientists and engineers/technicians
- Fluent in scientific / engineering English
- Essential: Masters’ degree or equivalent in physics, radiofrequency, electrical engineering, or other relevant discipline;
- Advantageous: PhD degree or equivalent in ECRH design, HV PS engineering fields, or other relevant discipline
- The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities
Employment conditions
- Fixed-term with the possibility of indefinite tenure.
- Generous vacation policy: five weeks per year and an extra 6 days of sick leave.
- Adjustable working hours and partial remote work arrangements to accommodate work-life balance.
- Support for pension insurance or alternative benefits of your choosing.
- The position is available for an immediate start.
Contact
Send a motivation letter, a structured CV and recommendation letters.
Physicist (post-doctorand, scientist) working on infrared thermography imaging
Description of the position
The Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IPP Prague), currently designing and building a high performance new tokamak called COMPASS-U, is looking for a scientist having expertise in or strong will to work with infrared thermography imaging in fusion devices. The work will be two-fold: (i) participate in worldwide fusion-relevant research using skills in infrared thermography and (ii) design, install and operate, infrared thermography imaging systems for diagnosing the COMPASS-U tokamak. Candidates with previous background in infrared thermography are preferred but experience with other (spectroscopy) diagnostics are also welcomed.
Work content
- Responsible for the design, assembly and operation of infrared thermography imaging for the COMPASS-U (support from optical and mechanical engineers and one IR expert)
- Conduct scientific research using infrared thermography imaging on currently operating devices (e.g. short time stay on other European facilities) and at COMPASS-U once operational
- Take an active role in the research of the SOL and divertor physics group
Requirements and skills
- Ph.D. level in physics or nuclear or physical engineering
- Previous experience with infrared thermography imaging is a plus
- Hands-on experience in plasma/fusion diagnostics
- Motivation for teamwork and social skills
- Long term stay (>3 years)
- Proficient English
- Programming in Python (preferred), Matlab or IDL
We offer
- Work within a young team on a unique scientific project (COMPASS-U)
- Possibility to develop full expertise (from design to usage) in a very crucial diagnostic used in fusion research
- Full-time job
- Flexible working hours
- 5-week holidays and 6 sick-days
Contact
Send a motivation letter, a structured CV and recommendation letters.
Postdoctoral position in COMPASS Upgrade ECRH team
A postdoctoral position in Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating System is available at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (IPP). Applicants are invited to work with the ECRH team for a 3-year full-time Postdoctoral Research position (with a possibility of renewal).
IPP constructs the new high toroidal magnetic field tokamak COMPASS-Upgrade. As a key member of our team, you will play a major role in designing a state of the art, 1 MW class multifrequency gyrotron microwave system for Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ECRH) to be utilized for plasma heating. This unique opportunity allows you to engage in the design and procurement phases of a high power ECRH system. If you are ready to take on a challenging role and significantly impact the operation of COMPASS Upgrade tokamak, you are kindly invited to join our team!
IPP constructs the new high toroidal magnetic field tokamak COMPASS-Upgrade. As a key member of our team, you will play a major role in designing a state of the art, 1 MW class multifrequency gyrotron microwave system for Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ECRH) to be utilized for plasma heating. This unique opportunity allows you to engage in the design and procurement phases of a high power ECRH system. If you are ready to take on a challenging role and significantly impact the operation of COMPASS Upgrade tokamak, you are kindly invited to join our team!
The candidate will work closely with the team and other experts on some of these topics. The topics have wide overlaps so we will align the tasks with the skills and interests of the candidate.
- Participation in the development of a multifrequency ECRH system. This includes Gyrotrons, High Voltage Power Supplies, Launchers, Transmission Lines, Dummy Load, and Control and Protection Systems
- Solving problems related to the commissioning and operation of multifrequency 1 MW class gyrotron.
- Support and preparation of tools and models for plasma research using the ECRH system.
Application materials
- Professional CV
- 1-page cover letter describing your previous research and experience, future research goals and career plans, and interest in the ECRH systems.
- Letters of recommendation will be beneficial but it is not necessary.
We Offer
- An opportunity to be part of a significant scientific project during a dynamic phase of construction and development.
- Full-time employment for 1 year with prolongation for 2 years extra. In total 3 years contract with the possibility of renewal.
- Generous vacation policy: five weeks per year and an extra 6 days of sick leave.
- Adjustable working hours and partial remote work arrangements to accommodate work-life balance.
- Support for pension insurance or alternative benefits of your choosing.
- The position is available for an immediate start.
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