Postdoc: Tokamak Physics & Real-Time Plasma Control

Princeton Plasma Control Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Plasma Control Group at Princeton University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Experimental) to design and run tokamak experiments focusing on active plasma control, stability, and performance optimization. The role involves developing real-time control algorithms, rigorous data analysis, and collaboration with multi-institution teams to advance fusion research.

The position offers opportunities to mentor students, contribute to proposals, and disseminate results through

Qualifications

• Strong physics and research skills relevant to experimental plasma and tokamak physics.
• Experience in designing, conducting, and troubleshooting tokamak and plasma control experiments.
• Experience with data analysis using statistical methods and scientific computing tools.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments on tokamak facilities focusing on plasma control, stability, and performance optimization.
• Develop and implement real-time control algorithms for tokamak experiments.
• Perform detailed data analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• Collaborate with multi-institutional teams to advance fusion research.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and present results at group meetings and conferences.
• Mentor students and contribute to proposal development.

Skills

Physics

Data analysis

Experiment design

Real-time control

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Education

PhD in physics or closely related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Data acquisition

Job description

Princeton Plasma Control Group at Princeton University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Experimental) to design and run tokamak experiments focusing on active plasma control, stability, and performance optimization. The role involves developing real-time control algorithms, rigorous data analysis, and collaboration with multi-institution teams to advance fusion research.

The position offers opportunities to mentor students, contribute to proposals, and disseminate results through