Master thesis - Physics - Greifswald (unsolicited application)

City:Greifswald

Department:Science & Research

Career Level:Master's student

Contract type:limited

The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) is a globally renowned center for fusion research. With approximately 1,100 dedicated staff members in Garching near Munich and Greifswald, we are committed to exploring the fundamentals of fusion power plants. These power plants produce energy without climate-damaging emissions, are safe, sustainable, and nearly inexhaustible—much like the sun. Fusion power plants hold the potential to play a significant role in the energy supply for future generations.

At our Garching location, we operate the globally recognized and established large-scale experiment ASDEX Upgrade, a tokamak fusion facility. In Greifswald, we conduct research on the large-scale experiment Wendelstein 7-X, the world's largest and most powerful stellarator-type fusion facility.

The opportunity to submit an unsolicited application for writing a Master thesis at the IPP.

Master student in theoretical, experimental or numercial plasma physics.
The topics should primarily be related to physics, but may also be related to mathematics, informatics, engineering and materials technology.
The IPP offer qualified young students the opportunity to write their Master thesis at the IPP in cooperation with an university.

Expertise is a plus, but a physics background and passion for fusion research are enough to get started.
In your cover letter, kindly indicate which topics resonates with you and how you'd like to contribute.
On the IPP-Website of the scientific divisions you can find information about our research topics and projects.

You will be part of one of the largest scientific and technical projects in Germany with interdisciplinary project teams.
You can expect exciting tasks and projects in an international scientific environment.
Master's thesis contracts are temporary contracts limited to 1 year. There is no remuneration.
The IPP is a member of the multinational programme European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics for coordinating training in fusion research and technology throughout Europe.
Flexible working hours
Free parking on the institute's premises
Canteen on the campus with a varied range of meals
Company health management for preventive healthcare
Various sports activities, groups and courses on the campus
Social counseling for support in difficult life and work situations

We value a fair, diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or their social, ethnical or religious background. We aim to increase the representation of women in areas where they are underrepresented and encourage them to apply. We also support the hiring of people with disabilities and invite them to apply.

At the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, stars are born — in two senses — in our experiments and in the careers of our employees. #buildastar describes our mission to bring the energy of the sun to Earth and promote individual success stories. We strive for scientific breakthroughs and want to help people shine in their careers.

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Experience exceptional cutting-edge research with unique large-scale projects in Germany that are recognized internationally. Become part of a team that pioneers new frontiers.

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Master thesis - Physics - Greifswald (unsolicited application)

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