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Requisition # 2024-19170
Date Posted 5 hours ago(11/11/2024 9:57 AM)
The Industrial Safety Specialist will serve as a point of contact between the Plasma Science and Technology Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Division. They provide technical support, consultation to support various PPPL’s safety program elements. 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. These program elements include but are not limited to policy and procedural compliance and tracking, safety and health program management, injury reporting analysis, and safety training.As the Industrial Safety Specialist, you will conduct task-specific job safety analyses for work performed in various industrial and mechanical...
Department
PPPL ES&H
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Environment and Sustainability
Requisition # 2024-19441
Date Posted 4 days ago(11/7/2024 10:56 AM)
This position performs industrial hygiene (IH) oversight of work in a field environment. Duties will include assisting the senior IH with job functions as assigned. The Industrial Hygienist will assist with all Industrial Hygiene work planning, assist in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) development and review, review and provide field validation and implementation of all Industrial HygieneProgram procedures and assist and support management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for reducing and controlling chemical, biological, and physical hazards are in compliance with all applicableprocedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines, OSHA, DOE Orders and local, state and federal regulations. The specific work assignment may include duties or...
Department
PPPL ES&H
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Environment and Sustainability
Requisition # 2024-20065
Date Posted 1 week 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 # 2024-20032
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(10/29/2024 10:31 AM)
We are seeking an experienced junior-level Construction Compliance Coordinator to join the Procurement Team. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement Compliance and Supplier Diversity, the Construction Compliance Coordinator will support compliance efforts under Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute (formerly Davis-Bacon Act) . focusing on assisting senior team members to serve as liaison between the Procurement, subcontractors, and federal agencies, in all compliance matters pertaining to the Statute. This position is ideal for candidates with 1-3 years of experience in compliance or construction who are looking to grow their career in federal contracting and procurement. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma...
Department
PPPL Business Operations
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Financial Services and Procurement
Requisition # 2024-20028
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(10/28/2024 2:29 PM)
The Operations Technician will work with the Shop Supervisor and Lead, and will be responsible for the installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory utility systems. These systems include steam, potable water, process water, and sanitary piping. Site wide pumps to include hot/chilled water distribution, wastewater, and process. The technician will also be responsible for the maintenance service and repair of all sitewide air compressors as well as responsible for plumbing repair and service. The technician will coordinate with other groups within the Department and throughout the Laboratory to ensure long-term, safe and efficient operation of utility systems. A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University,...
Department
PPPL Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Requisition # 2024-20027
Date Posted 2 weeks ago(10/28/2024 11:06 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 # 2024-19574
Date Posted 3 weeks ago(10/22/2024 11:44 AM)
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 # 2024-19976
Date Posted 4 weeks ago(10/16/2024 10:10 AM)
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 # 2024-19919
Date Posted 1 month 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 # 2024-18719
Date Posted 1 month ago(10/2/2024 4:24 PM)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory currently uses two (2) large, stored energy, Motor-Generators, each Generator rated at 450 MVA, to supply power to the various experimental loads in support of National Spherical Torus Experiment – Upgrade (NSTX-U) operations. Each motor-generator is driven by a 15,000 horsepower (HP) electrical induction motor rated at 13.8 KV. The motor-generator technician will provide support for all maintenance, testing, repairs, upgrades, installations, modifications and troubleshooting of the motor generators and their associated subsystems.  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...
Department
PPPL Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Engineering
Requisition # 2024-19909
Date Posted 1 month ago(10/2/2024 1:00 PM)
The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Research Officer (CRO) and Deputy Chief Research Officer (DCRO) will support the CRO-DCRO to execute the organization’s research goals. The EA manages the calendar, correspondence, travel, and expenses of the CRO-DCRO to ensure that both are focused on tasks that service key research programs and strategic priorities for the organization. In addition, the EA helps manage programs and initiatives that fall under the CRO-DCRO’s purview. An important responsibility is to ensure that research programs and long-range scientific strategic information is communicated in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner. The EA will also ensure the CRO-DCRO is made aware of issues that need immediate attention. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding...
Department
PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Administrative Support
Requisition # 2024-19908
Date Posted 1 month ago(10/2/2024 1:00 PM)
The Executive Assistant to the Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Applied Materials and Sustainability Sciences (AMSS) provides administrative support to the AMSS Department at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). This position has primary responsibility for the efficient and effective office operation of the Sustainability Science research group, consisting of research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students, both on and off-campus, as well as support for AMSS initiatives at PPPL.The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, a proactive mindset, obsessive attention to detail, and the essential skills and competencies to function as a trusted thought partner to the ALD. This role requires a dynamic professional who can set...
Department
PPPL Plasma Science and Techno
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Administrative Support
Requisition # 2024-19851
Date Posted 2 months ago(9/26/2024 8:55 AM)
Under Facilities and Site Services Management, the Manager of Facilities & Maintenance Division is responsible for the daily oversight and management of PPPL infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance staff. This encompasses oversight, troubleshooting and repair/replacement as well as functional operations and improvement of the site wide building systems.The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize...
Department
PPPL Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Requisition # 2024-19810
Date Posted 2 months ago(9/19/2024 10:38 AM)
Dr. Robert A. Ellis, Jr. was born in 1927. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1948 from Fisk University - a highly ranked historically black university, and received his master’s degree in physics from Yale University in 1949. After receiving his master’s degree, Dr. Ellis taught at Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial (A&I), later known as Tennessee State University – a historically black land-grant public university. He then went to earn his doctorate at the University of Iowa. In 1956, Dr. Ellis joined Project Matterhorn - a small group headed by Lyman Spitzer Jr. at Princeton University working on controlled fusion. Project Matterhorn would later become the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). Dr. Ellis became a key member of the team studying the magnetic confinement and...
Department
PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory
Requisition # 2024-19811
Date Posted 2 months ago(9/19/2024 10:34 AM)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks exceptional postdoctoral (post-doc) researchers - Associate Research Scientists - with demonstrated leadership potential to play a major role in opening new research direction(s) for PPPL. This postdoctoral research opportunity offers early-career science, technology, engineering, computation, applied mathematics, materials, and sustainability professionals the opportunity to conduct impactful research at a world-leading research institution. In their job application cover letter, the successful candidate will propose a succinct research plan of up to two pages of content (plus references) spanning two to three years in duration that encompasses one or more topics supporting the scientific and research diversification goals of PPPL,...
Department
PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory
Requisition # 2024-19716
Date Posted 3 months ago(8/26/2024 3:03 PM)
The Planning and Control Officer (P&CO), reports to the Head of Planning Control under Business Operations, the Chief Financial Officer and provides budget planning & financial management to the various organizations within PPPL. Predominantly, the P&CO provides:- Business expertise, strategic guidance, support, and leadership to the organizations they’re assigned to within PPPL.- Budget and financial analysis support to the PPPL CFO along with timely and accurate business forecasts to the PPPL Budget Office for Laboratory Level funding, cost estimates, estimation of overhead, updates, and institutional planning The P&CO applies extensive and diversified knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and practices, Project Control management principles and practices relevant to...
Department
PPPL Business Operations
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Financial Services and Procurement
Requisition # 2024-19553
Date Posted 3 months ago(8/5/2024 3:10 PM)
Head of NSTX-U Physics Operations The successful candidate will become the Head of NSTX-U Physics Operations, and he/she will recruit, train and lead the team of NSTX-U Physics Operators. The candidate will motivate, organize and develop specifications for the real-time algorithms in the Plasma Control System (PCS) for NSTX-U, and inform the development of the PCS hardware and user interface with real-time control engineers. Beyond the PCS, the candidate will assist in the identification and specification of systems needed to meet operations objectives. 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...
Department
PPPL NSTX
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory
Requisition # 2024-19516
Date Posted 4 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
Requisition # 2024-19207
Date Posted 5 months ago(5/28/2024 10:03 AM)
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of facility infrastructure projects, ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party resources (such as Architects, Engineers, and consultants) in order to deliver projects according to plan. The PM is expected to frequently engage with end user(s), PPPL, and DOE stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate awareness of project status and performance. The PM manages the full life cycle of assigned projects and assures that these projects are completed in accordance with PPPL and DOE policies, programs and procedures. The PM will provide...
Department
PPPL Facilities
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Facilities Management and Physical Plant
Requisition # 2024-19164
Date Posted 6 months ago(5/21/2024 1:43 PM)
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is seeking to fill an Associate Research Physicist position in the Theory Department. The successful candidate will conduct research on turbulent and neoclassical transport in stellarators. The successful candidate will develop computational tools for the effective evaluation and study of neoclassical and turbulent fluxes of particles and energy in stellarators, and will use these tools to propose strategies to control energy losses and impurity accumulation in stellarators. The successful candidate will contribute to PPPL’s mission by strengthening our knowledge of neoclassical and turbulent processes in stellarators, and by using this knowledge to develop computational tools to evaluate neoclassical and turbulent transport efficiently and...
Department
PPPL Theory
Job Type
Full-Time
Category
Research and Laboratory
Length of Term Appointment
F-36 Months

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