Staff Research Physicist- Pilot Plant Systems Studies

Staff Research Physicist- Pilot Plant Systems Studies

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2022-15432
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory

Princeton University

Overview

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks to fill a physics or engineering position to develop new tools for systems analysis and design of magnetic fusion pilot plants. New routines and approaches will be required for the multi-fidelity modeling of plasma physics phenomena and engineering systems, as well as new frameworks for integrating them. This will require developing and applying a broad understanding of the design of a pilot plant including the machine core, magnet systems, materials, tritium breeding blankets, auxiliary heating systems, nuclear safety and licensing, balance of plant, and remote maintenance. This position will consider a focus on both tokamak and stellarator configurations. Part of the responsibilities will include developing and maintaining equilibrium solvers required for designing discharges in both current and future tokamaks.

The purpose of this job is to develop and expand tools required for design and evaluation of fusion pilot plants based on either or both tokamak and stellarator configurations.

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!

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Identify, develop, or contribute to frameworks for integrating multi-fidelity plasma physics and engineering models- 30%
• Update and/or generate low and medium fidelity engineering and physics models- 20%
• Complete or coordinate engineering analysis to test assumptions and sensitivities- 20%
• Develop and maintain equilibrium solver for tokamak shot design- 30%

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Engineering or Physics and 3+ years additional experience in related area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with systems analysis and nonlinear optimization.
• Experience with at least the following is preferred: Free-boundary or fixed-boundary MHD equilibrium models, SOL and divertor models, neutron transport models, multiphysics and finite element analysis, tokamak and stellarator systems codes (PROCESS, bluemira).
• Experience with programming languages (C++, Python, MATLAB, Fortran).
• Experience contributing to large, collaborative software projects, including modern best practices, version control, unit testing, and continuous integration.

Working Conditions:

• Office Work.

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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