Low-Temp Plasma Computational Scientist

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks an Associate Computational Scientist to advance modeling and physics research in low-temperature plasmas. The role emphasizes HPC, novel algorithms, and machine learning for code acceleration and surrogate models, with emphasis on LTP-PIC software.

You will work on PIC algorithms, distributed computing (MPI), OpenMP/OpenACC, Python, NumPy, and PyTorch, collaborating with academia and industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering or related field with HPC training.
• 3+ years in academic, scientific, or R&D environment preferred.
• Proven track record of publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the LTP-PIC software and assist users from academia and industry (50%).
• Define and deliver on AI projects for low‑temperature plasmas (20%).
• Model low‑pressure discharges for industry partners (20%).
• Publish scientific results and present at major international conferences (10%).

Skills

Machine learning for science

HPC best practices

Python

NumPy

PyTorch

OpenMP/OpenACC

MPI

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering with HPC focus

Tools

MPI

OpenMP/OpenACC

Python

NumPy

PyTorch

Job description

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks an Associate Computational Scientist to advance modeling and physics research in low-temperature plasmas. The role emphasizes HPC, novel algorithms, and machine learning for code acceleration and surrogate models, with emphasis on LTP-PIC software.

You will work on PIC algorithms, distributed computing (MPI), OpenMP/OpenACC, Python, NumPy, and PyTorch, collaborating with academia and industry.