A fully funded (3 years) PhD position is available until 30 September 2019 in the « Plasma-Surface » group of the « Physics of Ionic and Molecular interactions (PIIM) » laboratory at Aix-Marseille University (France).

The main goal of the experimental PhD project is to understand how adsorption, absorption and desorption of hydrogen isotopes on/in/from tungsten materials is influenced by surface impurity atoms (oxygen and nitrogen). The PhD will contribute to the WHeSCI project funded by AMIDEX and the ANR where collaboration with DFT, OKMC and Rate Equation theories researchers will allow to further exploits the PhD results.

The selected candidate will use a new ultra-high vacuum (UHV) surface science apparatus (AMU-PSI) to perform kinetic measurements and to understand the underlying dynamics of hydrogen/tungsten interactions. AMU-PSI is equipped with three different gas sources (a supersonic molecular beam, a radical beam and an ion beam), various surface analysis tools (AES, LEED), several mass spectrometers and an innovative laser induced temperature programmed desorption (LID-TPD). Complementary electronic and vibrational spectroscopies (XPS, HREELS….) is granted thanks to a UHV suitcase giving access to the group others UHV setups.

Suitable candidates should have a Master’s degree in physics, chemical physics or physical chemistry. Willingness for experimental science and good communication skills in English or French is sought after. Applications are to be addressed to Régis Bisson ([log in to unmask]) and Thierry Angot ([log in to unmask]) with a CV, details of previous experience, transcript of grades and at least two referees contact. The PhD vacancy must be filled by the 1^st of October 2019.

The Plasma-Surface group of the PIIM lab is a contributor in the Euratom research and training programme through the EUROfusion consortium. Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is the biggest University in France and one of the four “Initiative d’excellence IDEX” French Universities. AMU is located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Provence area.

Dr. Régis Bisson - Maître de Conférences - Associate Professor - PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

Aix-Marseille Université - CNRS / PIIM Laboratory, service 241 - ST JEROME - Avenue Escadrille Normandie Niemen - 13013 Marseille, France

Tél: +33(0)4 91 28 83 55 - Fax : +33(0)4 91 28 83 57

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