Doctoral Student in Fusion Energy

2 days ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden KTH Royal Institute of Technology Full time
About the Position

This PhD position is located within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The selected candidate will work on a research project focused on fusion plasma physics, specifically on the understanding of the pedestal behavior in high confinement tokamaks.

The project involves experimental data analysis and theoretical modelling, and the student will work in close collaboration with partner institutions from other countries, primarily within Europe.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Conduct experimental data analysis and theoretical modelling related to fusion plasma physics
  • Work closely with partner institutions from other countries, primarily within Europe
  • Carry out part of their research activity abroad (if possible)
  • Meet the admission requirements for postgraduate education

The candidate must have a Master's degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science, or a corresponding degree, and excellent programming skills in Python, IDL, MATLAB, or similar languages.

Working Environment

The working environment at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is dynamic and stimulating, with a diverse community of students, researchers, and faculty members from around the world.

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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