Spherical Torus Research Collaborations Coordinator

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.

The Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) invites applications for a Spherical Torus Research Collaborations Coordinator (ST-RCC).

 

• The ST-RCC will work closely with the Research, Business Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Project Management Office, and Princeton Site Office teams at PPPL to coordinate, organize, and facilitate science research and development projects including conception, design, implementation, logistics, cooperative research agreements, and operation for Spherical Torus research collaborations in the U.S. and around the world.
• The ST-RCC will also be responsible for coordinating the specification, development, and oversight of data archival and analysis tools and data usage and publication policies and procedures for ST collaborations.
• Present ST collaboration facilities and programs include: MAST Upgrade at the Culham Center for Fusion Energy (CCFE) and ST-40 at Tokamak Energy both in the U.K., Pegasus III at the University of Wisconsin-Madison USA, QUEST in Japan, and other ST facilities in Japan, China, South Korea and beyond. New ST facilities and programs are also under development in Spain.
• The ST-RCC will also work closely with the NSTX-U Upgrade and Lithium Tokamak eXperiment – beta (LTX-beta) leadership teams at PPPL to develop collaboration strategies that complement and expand upon PPPL and wider U.S. ST research goals and objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in plasma physics, fusion science, nuclear engineering, or closely related discipline 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tokamak/ST physics, research, operations, engineering, diagnostics, and simulations
• Experience in scientific leadership, team development, proposal development, successful funding
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently across departments and organizations to achieve goals
• Ability to effectively negotiate and communicate with domestic and international stakeholders
• Ability to define, write, and communicate a compelling vision aligned with the missions and goals of PPPL and DOE

Physical Requirements:

• Periodic domestic and international travel may be required to execute the duties of this position. 

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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