Scientist

UW-Madison College of Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Madison College of Engineering invites applications for Scientist I in the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department. The role supports the Pegasus group’s plasma heating and current drive experiments, identifying research problems, designing methods, performing experiments, and preparing results for dissemination.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and presentation of findings to professional audiences, with compensation starting at $85,000 and negotiable

Qualifications

• Experience in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics.
• Experience with scientific analysis software.
• PhD required in relevant field.
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main liaison with internal and external stakeholders related to the research area.
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports, and disseminate information.
• Develop and assist in grant applications to secure research funding.
• Collect and analyze data, run experiments, and document results per policies.

Skills

Experimental plasma physics

Diagnostics

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

FORTRAN

Real-time / embedded systems

Power electronics

CAD

Electronic circuit design

Education

PhD in Physics or Nuclear/Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

FORTRAN

CAD

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Scientist I

Job Summary

The Pegasus research group in the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department, UW-Madison is seeking Scientist to provide support for our experimental activities focused on plasma heating and current drive in magnetically confined devices. The scientist’s duties are to: Identify research problems, design research methodologies, perform research, and help to prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research.

Additional information

• This position is being posted at Scientist 1, 2, and 3 levels. Level and pay are commensurate with experience and will be determined at the time of hire.
• It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• The College of Engineering is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures

Department

College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $85,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics
• Experience working with scientific analysis software

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics
• Postdoctoral experience working with scientific analysis software
• Proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, C/C++ and/or FORTRAN
• Experience with electronic circuit design, layout, and fabrication
• Experience with optical system design and maintenance
• Experience with real-time / embedded systems
• Experience with power electronics, tokamak auxiliary heating / current drive systems
• Familiarity with CAD

Education

Required: PhD in Physics, nuclear engineering, electrical or computer engineering or equivalent

Contact Information

Dina Christenson

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