Nom de l'entreprise / du laboratoire: Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the CAIPIRINH3A Project (leading institution is Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) in Greece), which focuses on developing plasma-assisted combustion of liquid ammonia as a clean and innovative energy conversion technology.

The PhD position is fully funded for 36 months at Laboratory of Plasma Physics (Palaiseau, France), with an optional 5-month Master internship before depending on the candidate’s availability. The primary goal of the PhD thesis is to develop and characterize an advanced plasma source capable of operating efficiently in ammonia mist environments. The research will involve:

  – Plasma characterization using state-of-the-art laser diagnostics:

Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) and Two-Photon Absorption Laser-Induced Fluorescence (TALIF) for measuring intermediate species densities;

Electric Field Measurements via Second Harmonic Generation of laser radiation (E-FISH).

  – Investigating plasma behaviour in non-reactive gases at the Laboratory of Plasma Physics.

  – Collaborating with ONERA Toulouse for numerical modelling to support experimental results.

  -Conducting plasma-assisted combustion experiments in collaboration with leading combustion laboratories in the UK, Greece and Sweden.

To apply, please send your brief CV, a cover letter, academic transcripts, and contact information of two referees to svetlana.starikovskaia@lpp.polytechnique.fr