Master Thesis - Design of active & passive temperature monitoring capabilities for solid target irradiation on accelerators Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
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Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management - Plasma Physics (IFN‑1) at Forschungszentrum Jülich is aligned with the national and European fusion programs and is focused on supporting the engineering and developmental activities for a fusion reactor in Germany. One of the Institute’s main objectives is the topic of ‘plasma-wall interaction’, which is closely linked to the topic of ‘experiments to characterise materials and components for the first wall and the divertor’. This heavily involves the testing and qualification of materials for use in a reactor under fusion relevant conditions, through the strategic utilisation of the high temperature materials laboratory (HML) for irradiated material testing.
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Master Thesis - Design of active & passive temperature monitoring capabilities for solid target irradiation on accelerators
Your Job:
At the Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management - Plasma Physics (IFN-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich, proton irradiation is being investigated as a surrogate to emulate fusion neutron damage in first-wall materials. Join the team of the END-USE project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) where you will be responsible for improving the design, modelling and testing of an active temperature measurement system on the solid accelerator target irradiation station.
The thesis includes:
- Improving the design and efficiency of temperature measurement on the low-current target
- Using drafting and simulation tools such as CATIA and ANSYS
- Assembling and testing the sample holder
- Further design of a passive solution for high current target applications
Your Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree and currently enrolled in a Master’s program in engineering, physics, or a closely related field
- Interest in the field of materials and work across disciplines including part design
- Willingness to work in radiation areas
- Very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the CEFR), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level
Our Offer:
- Meaningful Tasks: Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
- Practical relevance: With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
- Scientific environment: You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
- Personal responsibility: You organize your tasks independently – from preparation to implementation
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Onboarding & teamwork: You can look forward to working in a dedicated, international, and collegial team. It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our Welcome Days and Welcome Guide
- Health & well-being: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
- Fair remuneration: We will pay you a reasonable remuneration for your thesis
In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
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