Postdoctoral Researcher: Magnetized Dusty Plasma

Physics World; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a postdoctoral Scholar in complex plasma physics, starting October 2026. The successful candidate will join Dr.

Surabhi Jaiswal's group to study dust-plasma interactions under high magnetic fields and conduct simulations at the multiuser Pronghorn HPC cluster. Responsibilities include experiments, data analysis with Python and LAMMPS, and publishing results in peer‑reviewed journals, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics or closely related field.
• Experience running molecular dynamic simulations and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB programming.
• Demonstrated record of publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Doctoral degree completed within five years before appointment.
• Cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments at the Magnetized Plasma Research Laboratory.
• Develop, run, and analyze data using Python and LAMMPS.
• Publish research results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Present findings at scientific conferences.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in plasma physics

Tools

LAMMPS

Job description

The Department of Physics at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a postdoctoral Scholar in complex plasma physics, starting October 2026. The successful candidate will join Dr.

Surabhi Jaiswal's group to study dust-plasma interactions under high magnetic fields and conduct simulations at the multiuser Pronghorn HPC cluster. Responsibilities include experiments, data analysis with Python and LAMMPS, and publishing results in peer‑reviewed journals, with opportunities to