Principal Research Physicist

Principal Research Physicist

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2023-16896
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory

Princeton University

Overview

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory has an open position for a Principal Research Physicist at the NSTX-U national fusion user facility, located in Princeton, N.J. The candidate will join a dynamic team of scientists with diverse expertise working to advance understanding and develop new approaches to advance the NSTX-U scientific program, which emphasizes core turbulence and transport, integrated scenario development, and boundary physics. The successful candidate will serve as the NSTX-U Research Deputy Department Head, which entails helping to coordinate aspects of the strong and diverse collaborative research program on NSTX-U. The successful candidate will also conduct original research, and mentor students from Princeton Univ. and other universities participating in the NSTX-U program. Participating in strategic collaborations on worldwide ST facilities will be encouraged, which would require periodic travel.

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. 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, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping the NSTX-U Research Department Head to organize the NSTX-U research program, and to conduct research and disseminate results in the form of talks, posters, and refereed journal articles. In addition, the candidate will:

• Help with planning and coordination of selected aspects of the NSTX-U research portfolio, including oversight of early career researchers.
• Design and lead experiments and subsequent analysis in NSTX-U.
• Aid in coordinating model validation efforts in collaboration with the PPPL theory and computational sciences group.
• Participate in collaborative activities on worldwide ST collaborations, if time permits.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Applicant must have a Ph.D. in plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and English communication skills and experience in spherical tokamak research are required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience after PhD is required.

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. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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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