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Head of Discovery Plasma Science

Employer
Princeton University
Location
New Jersey, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 9, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

Head of Discovery Plasma Science

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2022-15110
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory

Princeton University

Overview

Are you interested in joining the world’s brightest talent in solving some of the world’s grandest scientific challenges of the 21st century? Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is doing just that! Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

The purpose of this job is to coordinate discovery plasma science at PPPL.



Responsibilities

The Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) invites applications for a Head of Discovery Plasma Science (DPS). The Head of DPS will work closely with PPPL Research, Engineering, and Operations departments and scientific collaborators at Princeton University and the broader U.S. and international plasma physics community. An initial list of DPS responsibilities includes (not necessarily in priority order):

  • Organize and direct experimental collaborative laboratory astrophysics research at PPPL including proposal development for, and operation of, the Facility for Laboratory Reconnection Experiments (FLARE) and the Magnetorotational Instability Experiment (MRI), and possibly re-purposing the Magnetic Reconnection eXperiment (MRX).
  • Organize and direct proposals and research for High Energy Density Laboratory Plasma (HEDLP) physics at/from PPPL including the use of powerful lasers to probe the physics of laser-plasma interactions and the study of the structure of magnetized plasmas.
  • Develop and exploit advanced diagnostics enabling new measurement capability and understanding supporting discovery plasma science, fusion, and broader plasma physics.
  • Support and develop plasma-based thruster and propulsion programs and experiments.
  • Serve as an incubator for non-tokamak/stellarator confinement concepts and small experiments.
  • Assume line management responsibility for the upkeep and safety of DPS spaces and experiments working with Environmental Safety and Health subject matter experts.
  • Ensure adequate resources and staff are available to achieve DPS goals.

Core Duties:

  • Position is up to 50% management responsibility.
  • The remaining responsibility and coverage coming from research funded by grants and awards obtained by the DPS head.


Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in plasma physics, laser physics, HED science, fusion science, or closely related discipline.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of experimental plasma physics, laboratory astrophysics, 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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