Postdoctoral Experimental Physicist or Electrical Engineer
The American Physical Society, New Bremen, OH, United States
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics as an institute of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (registered association), is one of the leading centres for fusion research and is engaged in developing the physical foundations for a future fusion power plant. The institute is affiliated to the European Fusion Programme.
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching offers an opportunity to participate in a postdoctorate programme within the division Plasma Dynamics (PD) to perform research activities at the ASDEX Upgrade fusion experiment (AUG).
We are looking for a
Postdoctoral Experimental Physicist or Electrical Engineer for the Study of Tokamak Plasma Current Ramp-Up (m/f/d)
Job Code 26/013
Full time; Limited
Your Responsibilities
Investigate plasma toroidal current ramp-up, in particular the temporal evolution of the radial distribution of the current density
Operation and enhancement of the far infrared (FIR) interferometry/polarimetry diagnostic for determination of the toroidal current density profile
Develop and maintain suitable control systems for communication and setup of the aforementioned diagnostic devices
Your Qualifications
PhD in experimental physics or electrical engineering
Knowledge of high-temperature plasma physics
Experience and knowledge of FIR technology and/or wave propagation in refractive media (preferably plasmas)
Experience in programming of application software with Python
Ability to present complex scientific and technical issues in English and German
Interest to work in a scientific environment and with an international team
Our Offer
The salary is based on the assignment of tasks and qualifications and goes up to salary grade 13 according to the German public sector tariff (TVöD Bund), subsidies for capital-forming benefits and annual bonus payments
You will be part of one of the largest scientific and technical projects in Germany
Flexible working time models
Remote working is possible in some cases (depending on operational requirements)
30days of vacation (based on a 5-day week) and additional days off, e.g. at Christmas and New Year's Eve
Company pension plan for the public sector (VBL supplementary pension)
Subsidies for job tickets (e.g. Deutschlandticket)
Canteen with a varied menu
Free parking at the institute premises and direct connection to public transport
Further training opportunities for professional development, skills trainings and the Max Planck Society's online training academy
Company health management for health care and prevention
Various sports activities, groups and courses
Social counseling for support in difficult life and work situations
Family service for all questions relating to work-life balance
Discounted vacation apartments in Germany and abroad
The contract is limited to 2 years.
The IPP seeks to increase the proportion of employed women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply for this position. The IPP is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
For information on data protection and the handling of your personal data, please visit our website: https://www.ipp.mpg.de/4837164/datenschutz
Are you interested?
Then we are looking forward to your complete online application until 01.05.2026.
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
Boltzmannstraße 2
85748 Garching
https://www.ipp.mpg.de
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching offers an opportunity to participate in a postdoctorate programme within the division Plasma Dynamics (PD) to perform research activities at the ASDEX Upgrade fusion experiment (AUG).
We are looking for a
Postdoctoral Experimental Physicist or Electrical Engineer for the Study of Tokamak Plasma Current Ramp-Up (m/f/d)
Job Code 26/013
Full time; Limited
Your Responsibilities
Investigate plasma toroidal current ramp-up, in particular the temporal evolution of the radial distribution of the current density
Operation and enhancement of the far infrared (FIR) interferometry/polarimetry diagnostic for determination of the toroidal current density profile
Develop and maintain suitable control systems for communication and setup of the aforementioned diagnostic devices
Your Qualifications
PhD in experimental physics or electrical engineering
Knowledge of high-temperature plasma physics
Experience and knowledge of FIR technology and/or wave propagation in refractive media (preferably plasmas)
Experience in programming of application software with Python
Ability to present complex scientific and technical issues in English and German
Interest to work in a scientific environment and with an international team
Our Offer
The salary is based on the assignment of tasks and qualifications and goes up to salary grade 13 according to the German public sector tariff (TVöD Bund), subsidies for capital-forming benefits and annual bonus payments
You will be part of one of the largest scientific and technical projects in Germany
Flexible working time models
Remote working is possible in some cases (depending on operational requirements)
30days of vacation (based on a 5-day week) and additional days off, e.g. at Christmas and New Year's Eve
Company pension plan for the public sector (VBL supplementary pension)
Subsidies for job tickets (e.g. Deutschlandticket)
Canteen with a varied menu
Free parking at the institute premises and direct connection to public transport
Further training opportunities for professional development, skills trainings and the Max Planck Society's online training academy
Company health management for health care and prevention
Various sports activities, groups and courses
Social counseling for support in difficult life and work situations
Family service for all questions relating to work-life balance
Discounted vacation apartments in Germany and abroad
The contract is limited to 2 years.
The IPP seeks to increase the proportion of employed women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply for this position. The IPP is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
For information on data protection and the handling of your personal data, please visit our website: https://www.ipp.mpg.de/4837164/datenschutz
Are you interested?
Then we are looking forward to your complete online application until 01.05.2026.
Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
Boltzmannstraße 2
85748 Garching
https://www.ipp.mpg.de
#J-18808-Ljbffr