Lead HTS Research Scientist, In-Field Scanning System

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a HTS Research Scientist to lead the design, development, commissioning, integration, and new HTS technology development of a reel to reel coated conductor inspection system for high-field HTS measurements in a fusion-relevant environment.

The successful candidate will map intrinsic defects and Ic nonuniformities, partner with US industry, and contribute to national HTS standards and DOE science & technology roadmaps at PPPL in Princeton, NJ.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering physics, applied physics, or closely related field with at least 2 years postdoc/research experience.
• Demonstrated experience with REBCO coated conductor inspection diagnostics and in-field scanning systems; hands-on with Hall sensor arrays.

Responsibilities

• Low temperature HTS scanning system design, integration, and commissioning.
• R2R integration and calibration with commercial HTS tapes and data acquisition.
• Modular testbed development for conduction-cooled high-field magnets.
• Model validation and dissemination of results via publications and conferences.
• Coordination with PPPL, suppliers, and partners; mentoring junior researchers.

Skills

REBCO coated conductor

HTS inspection system design

Hall sensor array

Python / MATLAB / IDL

Cryogenics safety

collaboration

Education

PhD in engineering physics / applied superconductivity

Postdoctoral or research experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

IDL

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a HTS Research Scientist to lead the design, development, commissioning, integration, and new HTS technology development of a reel to reel coated conductor inspection system for high-field HTS measurements in a fusion-relevant environment.

The successful candidate will map intrinsic defects and Ic nonuniformities, partner with US industry, and contribute to national HTS standards and DOE science & technology roadmaps at PPPL in Princeton, NJ.