Experimental Plasma Scientist

UW-Madison College of Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Madison College of Engineering invites applications for Scientist I in the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department. The role supports the Pegasus group’s plasma heating and current drive experiments, identifying research problems, designing methods, performing experiments, and preparing results for dissemination.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and presentation of findings to professional audiences, with compensation starting at $85,000 and negotiable

Qualifications

• Experience in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics.
• Experience with scientific analysis software.
• PhD required in relevant field.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main liaison with internal and external stakeholders related to the research area.
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports, and disseminate information.
• Develop and assist in grant applications to secure research funding.
• Collect and analyze data, run experiments, and document results per policies.

Skills

Experimental plasma physics

Diagnostics

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

FORTRAN

Real-time / embedded systems

Power electronics

CAD

Electronic circuit design

Education

PhD in Physics or Nuclear/Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

FORTRAN

CAD

Job description

UW-Madison College of Engineering invites applications for Scientist I in the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department. The role supports the Pegasus group’s plasma heating and current drive experiments, identifying research problems, designing methods, performing experiments, and preparing results for dissemination.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and presentation of findings to professional audiences, with compensation starting at $85,000 and negotiable