Experimental Plasma Physics Scientist – Nuclear Eng

University of Wisconsin-Madison; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave benefits

Insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Scientist I to support plasma heating and current drive research in the Pegasus group within the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department. The role involves identifying problems, designing methods, performing research, and preparing results for professional presentation or publication.

The position is on-site, with pay levels commensurate with experience for Scientist 1–3.

Qualifications

• Experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics.
• Experience working with scientific analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a main point of contact with internal and external stakeholders for the research area.
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information.
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results per policies.
• Attends scholarly events and presentations to support professional development and dissemination.
• Assists with identifying research problems and developing methodologies.

Skills

Plasma physics

Diagnostics

Scientific analysis software

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

FORTRAN

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Scientist I to support plasma heating and current drive research in the Pegasus group within the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department. The role involves identifying problems, designing methods, performing research, and preparing results for professional presentation or publication.

The position is on-site, with pay levels commensurate with experience for Scientist 1–3.