Real-Time Fusion Plasma Diagnostics & Control Scientist

U.S. Fusion Energy; Princeton (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks a Staff Research Scientist assigned to the DIII-D tokamak facility in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on real-time plasma exhaust monitoring, state estimation, and feedback-control within the Plasma Control System, leveraging physics-based and AI approaches.

The successful candidate will lead diagnostic development, collaborate across fusion devices, and contribute to high-temporal-resolution control tools while communicating findings through talks,

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics, nuclear engineering, or related field.
• Experience with real-time diagnostic development and PCS application deployment.
• Experience with AI/ML in real-time diagnostics and control.
• Experience leading experimental sessions across multiple fusion devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy real-time feedback-control on DIII-D for plasma exhaust control.
• Integrate high-resolution diagnostics and imaging into PCS.
• Lead real-time diagnostic and control activities on KSTAR and other devices.
• Publish talks, posters and refereed articles with results.

Skills

Real-time diagnostics

PCS software

AI/ML state estimation

Plasma control

English communication

Education

PhD in plasma physics

PhD in nuclear engineering

Tools

Real-time computing systems

Job description

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks a Staff Research Scientist assigned to the DIII-D tokamak facility in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on real-time plasma exhaust monitoring, state estimation, and feedback-control within the Plasma Control System, leveraging physics-based and AI approaches.

The successful candidate will lead diagnostic development, collaborate across fusion devices, and contribute to high-temporal-resolution control tools while communicating findings through talks,