Associate Research Physicist — XICS Diagnostics Lead

TopSciNet; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Princeton University seeks an Associate Research Physicist to lead development, calibration, operation, and data analysis of the X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectrometer (XICS) on JT-60SA. The role combines experimental work with theory, computational modeling, and a rigorous verification & validation framework.

The successful candidate will collaborate with international teams, supervise Ph.D. students or postdocs, and disseminate results through publications and conferences. 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics, fusion science, or related field.
• Strong experimental experience on fusion devices.
• Expertise in tokamak diagnostics and core plasma physics.
• Preferred: proficiency in modern X-ray tomographic techniques.
• Preferred: knowledge of beam/RF heating and current drive

Responsibilities

• Lead XICS implementation and maintenance on JT-60SA.
• Perform day-to-day calibration, operation, and 3D X-ray tomographic data analysis.
• Develop and maintain data analysis codes for diagnostic interpretation.
• Participate in experiments and collaborate with European/Japanese researchers.
• Supervise Ph.D. students or postdocs, and disseminate results through publications and conferences

Skills

Strong experimental experience

Tokamak diagnostics

X-ray measurements

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in plasma physics, fusion science, atomic physics, or related field

Tools

X-ray tomographic programming tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Princeton University seeks an Associate Research Physicist to lead development, calibration, operation, and data analysis of the X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectrometer (XICS) on JT-60SA. The role combines experimental work with theory, computational modeling, and a rigorous verification & validation framework.

The successful candidate will collaborate with international teams, supervise Ph.D. students or postdocs, and disseminate results through publications and conferences. 40-hour weeks.