Overview
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 an engineer or a scientist to work on the design of infrared thermography imaging system at COMPASS-U.
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)
- Optionally, 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
Requirements and skills:
- MSc. or Ph.D. level in physics or nuclear or physical engineering
- Willingness to learn quickly and to look for solutions
- Previous experience with spectroscopy or even infrared thermography imaging is a plus
- Experience with software like CATIA, ZEEMAX is a plus
- 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 letter
