Staff Research Scientist- Macroscopic Tokamak Modeling and Analysis

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 Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks a talented scientist to support modeling and analysis of macroscopic stability in NSTX and NSTX-U. The successful candidate will work with teammates at NSTX-U and in the PPPL Theory and Computational Sciences departments to conduct linear and nonlinear MHD stability analysis, perform equilibrium reconstructions and scaling studies, and to assist in the development and deployment of analysis tools. Physics topics include, but are not limited to the linear stability and nonlinear saturation of ideal and resistive core and edge MHD instabilities. Understanding how these instabilities figure into the global and edge confinement properties of spherical tokamaks, and projecting this understanding to future facilities, including fusion pilot plant designs, will be primary goals.

The purpose of this job is to expand our understanding of macroscopic stability on NSTX, NSTX-U, and tokamaks more generally; and to extend our capabilities to model and predict this physics.

 

Core Duties: 

• MHD modeling and analysis- 50%
• Developing and deploying analysis tools- 40%
• Presenting and publishing, including travel to conferences- 10%

Education and Experience: 

• PhD in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• At least two years of postdoctoral experience in a related field is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of python and/or IDL programming languages is preferred.
• Experience with codes for tokamak modelling and analysis, especially EFIT, OMFIT, M3D-C1, GPEC, or MARS is preferred.

 

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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