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Requisition # 2025-20427
Date Posted 2 days ago(1/28/2025 1:18 PM)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks to fill a Computational Scientist in Artificial Intelligence For Science (AI4Science) position in the Computational Sciences Department. The successful candidate will establish and solicit long-term funding for a program focused on (a) foundational research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), and (b) application-oriented research in PPPL-relevant AI4Science topics. This is a leadership position that will target new initiatives in AI/ML that are being planned by the Department of Energy (DOE). The incumbent will develop a fast-paced AI/ML program strategically aligned with DOE and other Federal Agency goals, ensuring that the research program advances and fits within PPPL Annual Laboratory Plans (ALP)...
Department
PPPL Computational Science
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory
Requisition # 2025-20390
Date Posted 1 week ago(1/21/2025 11:14 AM)
PPPL is seeking a part-time Communications Assistant to join the Communications Department.The incumbent will report to the Communications Strategy and Digital Marketing Manager and join a team of writers, designers and creators to assist in the execution of digital communications and strategic communications campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills. In this role, the incumbent will draft social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook and support the layout of digital newsletters, including both internal and external products. The incumbent willalso help to craft internal digital updates. This person’s work will appear on PPPL’s external digital and social media channels and on the internal staff intranet. A proud U.S....
Department
PPPL Communications
Job Type
Temporary
Category
Communications and Public Relations
Requisition # 2024-18387
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(1/16/2025 3:47 PM)
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution Systems to join our Facilities Engineering team. This engineer will have experience in power distribution design, procurement, commissioning, operation, and management. This position is responsible for the operations, performance, and maintenance of the power systems and will participate in the design and specification of medium and low voltage power distribution systems (typical of large industrial facilities), overseeing activities of engineering subcontractors, construction subcontractors, and equipment suppliers. Additional activiries will include troubleshooting, modification, commissioning in support of operations, and project upgrades at PPPL involving power systems such as distribution,...
Department
PPPL Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Requisition # 2025-20378
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(1/16/2025 2:33 PM)
The PPPL Building Custodial employee, will provide custodial cleaning services, work in teams as needed, provide customer service, maintain safety in the workplace, support F&SS sustainable excellence in operations and the maintenance of PPPL facilities and infrastructure, and model PPPL’s core values, RISE.Responsibility – Accountability, respectful, ethical and strive to be diverse and inclusive.Innovation – Pursue and contribute transformative ideas in operations.Safety – Vigilant about safety through training, education, and prevention.Engagement – Passionately committed to and focused on operational excellence.Arrive on time in approved uniform, prior to swiping in. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma...
Department
PPPL Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Requisition # 2025-20375
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(1/15/2025 1:29 PM)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks to fill a post-doctoral research physicist position to perform computational chemistry simulations.The successful candidate will investigate the mechanisms of nanostructure growth and thin film etching. Candidate will investigate mechanisms of diamond growth and impurity incorporations into diamond structure. Another project that candidate will be involved in is “Highly selective etching by remote and direct plasma”, where a selective atomic layer etching (ALE) of Si-based materials, such as silicon and silicon-nitride will be studied.The candidate should be proficient with quantum chemistry methods, including one-configuration methods based on the DFT (density functional theory) and MP2 (Moller-Plesset perturbation theory)...
Department
PPPL Computational Science
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory
Requisition # 2024-20027
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(1/15/2025 8:42 AM)
PPPL his hiring a Water Systems Engineer to provide engineering support for life cycle maintenance, operation, and repair of water systems and other mechanical service systems at PPPL. Provide engineering support for life cycle maintenance, operation, and repair of water systems and other mechanical service systems at PPPL. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes...
Department
PPPL Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Engineering
Requisition # 2025-20357
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(1/13/2025 1:29 PM)
Support PPPL Mechanical Engineering on Collaboration Team Projects. This job is located at General Atomics, San Diego, CA. 92121. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to...
Department
PPPL Engineering
Job Type
Temporary
Category
Engineering
Requisition # 2024-19574
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(1/7/2025 1:21 PM)
This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the PPPL electrical safety program, consistent with Laboratory Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) policies and US Department of Energy requirements. The objective of this program is to limit the risks to employees, the general public, the environment, and equipment by the identification, evaluation, and control of electrical hazards and training of employees. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities,...
Department
PPPL ES&H
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Services
Requisition # 2024-18609
Date Posted 2 months ago(12/2/2024 1:02 PM)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst for its Business Operations Department. Reporting to the Assistant Budget Director, the Budget Analyst will support the Laboratory's budget formulation/execution activities and provide analytical/financial support to the Assistant Budget Director, Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion...
Department
PPPL Business Operations
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Financial Services and Procurement
Requisition # 2024-19170
Date Posted 2 months ago(11/25/2024 11:26 AM)
The Occupational Safety and Health Specialist will serve as a point of contact between the Facilities and Site Services Department, and the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Laboratory. This position will provide technical support and consultation in support of PPPL's various elements and safety programs. As a member of the Occupational Safety & Health team, you will be responsible for Laboratory personnel and other safety members in maintaining and monitoring various occupational safety programs. Must have solid knowledge and working experience in the detection and control of hazards involved within industrial environments. The work may include Permit Required Confined Spaces, hoisting and rigging, scaffolding, and excavations. Must be able to apply OSHA, DOE, NFPA,...
Department
PPPL ES&H
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Environment and Sustainability
Requisition # 2024-20158
Date Posted 3 months ago(11/13/2024 11:26 AM)
As a key member of the Human Resources (HR) team, the Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner (ELRBP) serves as a subject matter expert in resolving employee relations matters. This role is instrumental in developing and maintaining a comprehensive employee relations strategy, along with creating tools and programs that enhance organizational capability and strengthen employee engagement. The ELRBP's responsibilities include leading workplace investigations, revising policies, interpreting regulations, providing guidance on reorganizations and assessment processes, and managing performance improvement and progressive discipline processes. Additionally, the role involves training delivery and building supervisor capabilities in employee relations, analyzing case data,...
Department
PPPL Human Resources
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Human Resources
Requisition # 2024-20065
Date Posted 3 months ago(11/1/2024 12:03 PM)
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, is dedicated to pursuing one of the most transformative scientific goals of our time—Fusion Nuclear Energy. Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, has the potential to provide a nearly limitless, clean energy source for the world. A key enabler of this pursuit is high-performance computing (HPC), which plays a pivotal role in advancing the complex science behind fusion. PPPL's researchers rely on cutting-edge computational capabilities to unlock knowledge that can only be revealed through large-scale simulations and data analysis. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Research Computing Specialist to join our dedicated team. This role bridges our Computational Sciences and...
Department
PPPL Information Technology
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Information Technology
Requisition # 2024-19919
Date Posted 4 months ago(10/3/2024 10:26 AM)
Under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor and Lead, the Facilities Electrician will be responsible for performing routine building electrician tasks. Executing assigned work orders and following all PPPL policies and procedures. Supports construction, maintenance, and upgrade of facilities infrastructures and systems. The technician will coordinate with other groups within the Department and throughout the Laboratory to ensure long-term, safe, and efficient operation of equipment. Electrical Technician will be responsible for the installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems throughout the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics...
Department
PPPL Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Requisition # 2024-19516
Date Posted 6 months ago(7/22/2024 10:42 AM)
The PPPL Research Proposal Development Manager will support PPPL’s mission by identifying new research funding opportunities and developing and managing the full research proposal lifecycle from pre-proposal concept development to proposal submission and award. The role involves coordinating with various departments to develop pre-proposal and proposal concepts, integrating operational considerations, and training new Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure high-quality proposals. The manager will also oversee the proposal development process, manage proposal teams, and maintain proposal documentation. This position is ideal for a highly organized and strategic individual with a passion for supporting scientific research through effective proposal development. The purpose of the...
Department
PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory

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