Ellis Doctoral Fellowship in Fusion & Plasma Science

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) invites two doctoral thesis fellows to conduct full-time research in residence at PPPL, with potential for a third year to complete degree requirements. The fellowship is typically two years, fully funded, and contingent on performance and funding.

Fellows work under mentorship from PPPL researchers and home institution advisers on collaborative research in plasma physics, fusion science, computational science, and related engineering fields,

Qualifications

• Graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program at an accredited U.S. university in relevant fields such as plasma physics, fusion science, computational science, chemical/material science, or related engineering.
• Students must be in their third or fourth year, have Ph.D. candidacy, and be in the independent research phase.
• Tuition and fees support during the award period are the responsibility of the home institution and adviser; PPPL does not restrict funding source.

Responsibilities

• Advance doctoral thesis research on a collaborative project aligned with PPPL’s mission.

Education

Graduate student enrolled in a doctoral program (Ph.D. candidacy)

Job description

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) invites two doctoral thesis fellows to conduct full-time research in residence at PPPL, with potential for a third year to complete degree requirements. The fellowship is typically two years, fully funded, and contingent on performance and funding.

Fellows work under mentorship from PPPL researchers and home institution advisers on collaborative research in plasma physics, fusion science, computational science, and related engineering fields,