Research Associate - Experimental Plasma Physics | Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*in - Experimentelle Plasmaphysik 25/B22

Universität Greifswald Land MV

Greifswald, Hansestadt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Sep 12, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for a Research Associate in Experimental Plasma Physics at the University of Greifswald, focusing on transport and turbulence in magnetized plasmas, primarily using the VINETA.75 linear Helicon plasma experiment. The successful candidate will be involved in setting up and implementing diagnostics or modeling for plasma dynamics, supervising students, and contributing to grant applications and scientific publications. This position is designed for career development towards a Habilitation or equivalent qualification, offering the opportunity to shape research priorities in consultation with the team lead. It's an attractive opportunity for a highly qualified physicist looking to advance their research career in a dynamic experimental environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's, Diploma, or equivalent in Physics; PhD in Physics or a comparable research field (completed at time of hire)

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific work, demonstrated by a PhD in Physics or a comparable research field
  • Experience with plasma diagnostics or simulations of plasma dynamics
  • Experience in fusion research or linear plasma experiments (desired)

Languages

German (Intermediate)

Additional

  • The position is for a fixed term of 3 years and serves for qualification in the second qualification phase (Habilitation or equivalent).