Edge Plasma Physicist — Fusion Modeling & Simulations

LLNL; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 176,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Princeton, NJ seeks a Modeling Physicist to study edge fusion plasmas and plasma‑surface interactions using numerical simulations. You will join the Spherical Tokamaks Group, contributing to edge transport modeling for major tokamaks and future devices.

The role requires a PhD in plasma physics, strong modeling and coding skills, and the ability to publish in scientific journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics or related field with research experience.
• Strong background in edge plasma physics and plasma–surface interactions.
• Experience with numerical simulations and modeling methods.
• Ability to communicate technical results in writing and presentations.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct edge plasma simulations and analyze results to extract physical understanding.
• Compare data from two‑dimensional codes to evaluate model behavior and accuracy.
• Collaborate to guide simulations with experimental data and develop new models.
• Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in plasma physics

Tools

Python

Matlab

UEDGE

SOLPS

EDGE2D

EMC

EIRENE

ERO

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Princeton, NJ seeks a Modeling Physicist to study edge fusion plasmas and plasma‑surface interactions using numerical simulations. You will join the Spherical Tokamaks Group, contributing to edge transport modeling for major tokamaks and future devices.

The role requires a PhD in plasma physics, strong modeling and coding skills, and the ability to publish in scientific journals.