Computational Scientist/Software Engineer

The Princeton Plasma Physics laboratory is seeking to fill a position for a Software Engineer to work on an exciting project developing a tokamak simulator based on the equilibrium and transport solver TRANSP.

 

TRANSP is used worldwide for the analysis and modeling of tokamak plasma discharges, for planning experimental campaigns, and for designing future fusion devices. The TRANSP development team is looking to add a developer to assist with the modularization of the code base towards the development of the simulator platform.

 

TRANSP has a growing pool of international users, spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. The developer will be required to provide support to users. The position and salary will be commensurate with the experience of the applicant.

 

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.

Core duties will be assigned depending on the background, experience, and expertise of the candidate.

• We are currently undertaking a major effort in modularizing the code towards a community-based platform for a tokamak simulator that couples physics modules, engineering components and synthetic diagnostics.
• TRANSP is evolving towards compatibility with the ITER Modeling and Analysis Suite, thus activities along the modularization of the code and the new architecture design focus on enabling this compatibility.
• The candidate will work closely with both physicists and engineers for ensuring that the modules being coupled do satisfy both efficiency and compatibility with modern architectures.
• Candidate should be team-oriented, possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a willingness to learn

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science with at least two years relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science with at least four years of relevant experience. 
• Programming experience in C/C++, CUDA, and Python
• Familiarity with HDF5 format is required.
• Working knowledge of the Git version-control system is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Fortran will be greatly beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applicants should have demonstrated experience working in a research-oriented environment and technical knowledge of numerical analysis, parallel computing, and software development on Linux-based systems.
• Experience with large-scale scientific computing in plasma physics is highly desirable

Working Conditions:

• The work location is Princeton (NJ), but flexible work and remote conditions can be considered

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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