Summary:
Do you have a MSc in (fusion/plasma) physics and/or MSc in control engineering and are you looking for a PhD in the field of fusion energy and ? Click here and read further!
Status:
Open
Location:
De Zaale 20 Eindhoven
Department:
Theme Fusion Energy
Group:
Energy Systemts and Control
Kind of contract:
Temporary
Kind of function:
PhD student
Working hours:
1 FTE
Level of education:
Msc
Level of experience:
Starter
Scale:
PhD
Vacancy id:
969511
Publication date:
November 25, 2022
Closing date:
December 8, 2022
DIFFER
The Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) performs leading fundamental research on materials, processes, and systems for a global sustainable energy infrastructure. We work in close partnership with (inter)national academia and industry. Our user facilities are open to industry and university researchers. As an institute of the Dutch Research Council (NWO-I) DIFFER plays a key role in fundamental research for the energy transition.
We use a multidisciplinary approach applicable on two key areas, solar fuels for the conversion and storage of renewable energy and nuclear fusion – as a clean source of energy.
Differ is looking for a PhD in Energy Systems & Control
In this project, we aim to develop the hybrid control approach necessary to control density profiles to optimize the fusion reaction and hence the efficiency of future fusion reactors. This project is a combination of fusion knowledge and advanced control engineering.
In the project we will develop a hybrid control1 approach for the pellet injection necessary to fuel the core’s fusion reactor. The newly developed controllers will be tested using JINTRAC4 code suite (HPI2, JETTO, PENCIL, PION etc.). Moreover, synthetic diagnostics will also need to be developed and included, e.g., in-house developed density observer RAPDENS2,3 and a neutron sensor as a measurement for fusion power.
1. Lunze, J. Fault diagnosis of discretely controlled continuous systems by means of discrete-event models. Discret. Event Dyn. Syst. 18, 181–210 (2008).
2. Bosman, T., Van Berkel, M. & De Baar, M. R. Model-based electron density profile estimation and control, applied to ITER. J. Phys. Commun. available online, (2021).
3. Blanken, T. C. et al. Control-oriented modeling of the plasma particle density in tokamaks and application to real-time density profile reconstruction. Fusion Eng. Des. 126, 87–103 (2018).
4. Romanelli, M. et al. JINTRAC: A system of codes for integrated simulation of Tokamak scenarios. Plasma Fusion Res. 9, 1–4 (2014).
Position and requirements
Preferred background:
As this project combines nuclear fusion research with control engineering, a solid background in both fields, preferably MSc. in (fusion/plasma) physics and/or MSc. in control engineering, is strongly recommended. Moreover, background knowledge and familiarization with hybrid control would be a strong point in every application.
The new PhD student is asked to fulfil following tasks:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Terms and conditions
This position is for 1 FTE, will be for a period of 4 years and is graded in pay scale PhD. The position will be based at DIFFER (www.differ.nl ) and the working location will be at TU Eindhoven. When fulfilling a position at DIFFER, you will have an employee status at NWO. You can participate in all the employee benefits NWO offers. We have a number of regulations that support employees in finding a good work-life balance. At DIFFER we believe that a workforce diverse in gender, age and cultural background is key to performing excellent research. We therefore strongly encourage everyone to apply. More information on working at NWO can be found at the NWO website (https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/working-at-nwo-i/jobsatnwoi/ )
Information and application
For more information concerning the position please contact Matthijs Berkel via [email protected] . To apply for this position, please click the button underneath:
Closing date:
December 8, 2022
Go to the Vacancies page.
Similar Positions
-
Ph D On The Topic Of Hybrid Feedback Control For Nuclear Fusion, DIFFER, Netherlands, 21 days ago
3 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company DIFFER Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Netherlands Application Deadline 23 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC) Type...
-
Ph D On The Topic Of Hybrid Feedback Control For Nuclear Fusion, AcademicTransfer, Netherlands, 21 days ago
PhD on the topic of hybrid feedback control for nuclear fusion PhD on the topic of hybrid feedback control for nuclear fusion Published Deadline Location yesterday 23 Apr Eindhoven Would you like ...
-
Ph D In Thermal Route Optimization Of Predictive Controls To Improve Bev Efficiency Using Ai & Ml , ;, United Kingdom, 9 days ago
Funding Source: Industrial CASE (iCASE) Sponsor Company: JLR Start Date: October 2024 Course: MPhil/PhD Project Page – Centre Project Overview Route information has significantly improved the opti...
-
Ph D Position In Control Theory And Machine Learning For Robust And Sustainable Plants Models At Crop Xr/Tu Delft, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands, 24 days ago
29 Mar 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Research Field Technology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Netherlands Application ...
-
Ph D Position In Control Theory And Machine Learning For Robust And Sustainable Plants Models At Crop Xr/Tu Delft, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, about 2 hours ago
Challenge: Analyse properties of biological systems Change: Develop novel control theory and machine learning methods to study natural systems and their robustness Impact: Produce new intelligent,...
-
Ph D Student In Robotics And Artificial Intelligence, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, 9 days ago
Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, a...