Staff Research Physicist - Pedestal Physics

The successful candidate will conduct experiments, modeling and analysis in the area of core and pedestal physics as well as stability and transport analyses. In addition, the candidate will help support and maintain the operation of the Thomson scattering diagnostic on one or more experiments. The candidate will be based onsite in Princeton NJ, and will participate and contribute in the area of core and pedestal transport physics on a range of devices: NSTX-U, LTX-beta, ST40, and possibly MAST-U. Travel to support collaborative experimental research on offsite facilities may be required.

 

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 successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Proposing and conducting experiments
• Performing analysis, and disseminating results in the form of talks, posters, and refereed journal articles, principally related to core and pedestal physics.
• Participate in the Thomson scattering operations. 
• Analysis of data from the Thomson scattering diagnostic using transport codes; an example of one such transport code for the core plasma is TRANSP.

Education and Experience:

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong experimental, analytical, and English communication skills are required.
• Experience with fusion science, as well as Thomson scattering is preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in confined spaces. 

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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