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The Planning & Control Officer (P&CO) reports directly to Head, P&C Division under the Business Operations Department at PPPL and is assigned to Research and/or Indirect Departments as necessary. The P&CO exercises authority delegated by and under the direction of the Department(s) they represent to address critical issues, develop new concepts, and executes overall objectives and policy matters in support of their respective department missions. The P&CO applies extensive and diversified knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and practices, Project Control Management principles and practices relevant to budgets, administration, and management to support laboratory programs and projects in meeting technical, cost and schedule objectives. The P&C Officer is a self-starter who partners with Division Heads in Business Operations, and other SME’s at the Laboratory and works to ensure that they have developed and continue to maintain a thorough knowledge of compliance with financial, costing, and proceduralrequirements at PPPL and ensure that these requirements are met at the program level through department policies and procedures. The P&CO identifies financial, compliance related, or other problems/issues within the Department(s) they are assigned to that impact a project or Department’s ability to meet goals and/or milestones and brings these issues to the attention of the respective Department head and also Lab Management, and works within these teams to develop recommendations for remediation.
PPPL is seeking a Senior Project Manager (TERM) who has successfully managed the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation project in the size and complexity of PPPL. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading teams to deliver a new business system implementation at PPPL, a Department of Energy National Laboratory. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, who is a member of the Senior Laboratory Leadership Directorate, the Senior Project Manager will engage with the implementation team, including the Functional Team Lead and Project Manager, Technical Team Lead and other business system analysts, IT associates, Department of Energy (DOE) and other key stakeholders, the ERP steering committee, the change control board, and our implementation partner. The Senior Project Manager will manage scope, resources, schedules, financials, and adhere to quality and control guidelines throughout the full system deployment life cycle. The technical scope of the project includes implementing modules to cover the following: General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Budget, Purchasing/Vendors, Assets, and Projects, as well as interfacing with other PPPL systems (i.e., Maximo, Concur), DOE systems (STARS), Princeton University systems (Prime) and other key components. This includes managing issues, risks, and project change requests - to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
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 fusion as an energy source for the world. This job involves the design, fabrication, and installation of scientific instrumentation on the flagship PPPL experiment.
Funded by a new Department of Energy FES initiative on Scientific Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Fusion Energy Sciences, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is seeking a research associate to develop machine learning algorithms for controlled nuclear fusion. PPPL is a world leading Department of Energy plasma physics laboratory focusing on fusion energy research and is managed by Princeton University. This is a multi-institutional project with components from PPPL, Princeton University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Wisconsin, and SLAC. Machine learning is expected to play an integral role in plasma control systems in order to achieve stable plasma burn for fusion energy. This project will span the application of machine learning methods to real-time diagnostic analysis, predictive modeling of the evolution of the tokamak system, and development of machine learning control approaches, e.g., reinforcement learning. The successful candidate will work with the multi-institutional team to develop reduced/accelerated models of plasma behavior and approaches to manipulate available actuators to optimize experiment performance. The appointment will be based in Princeton, but experimental testing of algorithms is planned for the DIII-D tokamak in San Diego.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) 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 fusion as an energy source for the world. PPPL, operated by Princeton University for the Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking a results-driven Construction and Project Safety Division Head to lead the Lab’s ES&H support and assurance of construction and major projects. This position serves as a key member of the ES&H leadership team and is a leading stakeholder and collaborator with the Project Management Office (PMO), Facilities and the research and development community. The ideal candidate would be equipped to create a vision and lead PPPL’s construction and project safety program to support the Laboratory mission and enable exemplary safety performance aligned with the Laboratory`s strategic and project plans. This role will establish and lead a highly-visible construction and project safety integrated program of best practices, certifications, standards, guidance, and procedures. This critical role is responsible for providing leadership, technical direction, strategic oversight, and policy development that enables project and construction line management to maintain a safe workplace, promotes safety as an institutional core value, and ensures that scientific and technical research activities are primed to be conducted in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. It is expected to enable and foster a proactive and integrated safety culture that promotes a sense of urgency based on safety observations, assessments, open line feedback, risk reviews, trend analysis, root cause analysis, metrics and data to mitigate risk and identify hazards.Reporting to the ES&H Director, the Construction and Project Safety Division Head will also actively support Lab-wide initiatives, responsible for assuring the implementation of the Lab’s safety and security across the Lab while promoting PPPL’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion. The Construction and Project Safety Division Head shall act a as a strategic partner to enable and assist Project and construction line management in full implementation of ES&H programs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, world-renowned research institution and further its work to strengthen our ES&H construction and project safety programs and expertise, develop innovative and efficient solutions to foster line management stewardship of ES&H, and promote a healthy work and safety culture for PPPL
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 fusion as an energy source for the world. The Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a world-leading fusion energy research center under contract with the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), invites applications for a Research Portfolio Project Manager (RPPM). The RPPM works closely with the Research, Engineering, Facilities, and Project Management Office teams at PPPL to facilitate research and development projects from conception to design to implementation and operation. The RPPM will support principal investigators and/or program leaders to initiate, implement, and manage, a range of projects of varying topics, scales, and technical complexities. Examples of project technical areas to plan and manage include: fusion diagnostics and actuators, next-step fusion systems, microelectronics and nanofabrication, quantum devices and materials, high-performance computation, and a diverse portfolio of Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects. The RPPM will manage projects consistent with overall PPPL organizational strategy, commitments, goals, and priorities and in accordance with PPPL and DOE policies, programs, procedures, and best practices. The RPPM is expected to frequently engage with end user(s), PPPL, and DOE stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate awareness of project status and performance. This position reports functionally to the PPPL Project Management Office (PMO) and is matrixed to the directorate, departments, and/or projects as needed across the Lab.
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 fusion as an energy source for the world. Under the direction of a supervisor, provides specialized security, fire protection, emergency medical care, and other protective services. Performs investigations and documents the results. Responsibilities of this position occur in all weather conditions and potential hazardous environments created by emergency situations. During emergency events, may be required to assume a position in the Incident Command System. Must maintain personal physical standards required to meet the potentially rigorous challenges of this position.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is looking for a Buyer (Procurement Specialist III) to join the Procurement Division. In this role, you will support lab-wide procurement activities which include products, research, services, maintenance and construction.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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is looking for a Procurement Specialist III - Construction to join the Procurement Division to support the laboratory construction efforts. In this role, you will support lab-wide procurement activities which include products, research, services, maintenance and construction.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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
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 fusion as an energy source for the world. PPPL seeks outstanding candidates for a position in the PPPL Theory Department’s Macroscopic Equilibrium and Stability group. The successful candidate will lead the development of a new capability in the extended-MHD code M3D-C1 for modeling nonlinear dynamics in stellarators, and will apply this capability to understand stability limits both in existing stellarators and in new designs of optimized stellarators. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct research into the macroscopic equilibrium and stability of fusion plasmas generally, in areas such as tokamak disruptions, edge localized modes, tearing modes, or other topics relevant to the mission of PPPL.
This job is located at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility at General Atomics in San Diego. Fusion is the perfect energy source to produce high power electricity with no environmental impacts and uses deuterium, a 200 million year supply, from seawater to produce energy. The highly technical team at DIII-D leads the world in its fusion control development focused on taming this 150 million degree C plasma. The Plasma Control System (PCS) controls fusion device plasmas around the world. The original version, created at the DIII-D fusion device, is exported to many of the other worldwide fusion devices for the control of plasma. Real time computing along with artificial intelligence and machine learning codes are used to grow the PCS control capabilities. This opening is for a Computer Programmer to create and maintain internal software programs for the DIII-D fusion reactor control. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development and programming. He or she will use the Linux operating system and associated hardware.
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 fusion as an energy source for the world. In this position a Computer Technician provides computer technical, administrative and general technical support to the Plant Instrumentation & Control group and other internal customers. This includes providing occasional end-user support to scientists and engineers on-demand.
Associate Research Physicist: Theoretical and Experimental Study of Edge Rotation and Radial Electric Field. The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) 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 fusion as an energy source for the world. PPPL is seeking a full-time scientist to theoretically and experimentally study the edge toroidal rotation and radial electric field. This position is at the rank of Associate Research Physicist (equivalent to a postdoctoral position). The edge rotation and radial electric field are believed to strongly affect edge stability and transport properties, which are of critical importance for the viability of fusion energy. The successful applicant will work closely with PPPL theorists and experimentalists to compare theoretical models of edge rotation and radial electric field with experimental data from NSTX, NSTX-U, and DIII-D. The work will include data analysis and theoretical interpretation, in addition to the possible planning and execution of new experiments as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to develop, present, and publish novel physical results resulting from the work. The expected start date is August 1, 2021
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 fusion as an energy source for the world. 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 NSTX-U operations. Each motor-generator is driven by a 15,000 HP electrical induction motor rated at 13.8 KV. The motor-generator operator-technician will operate the motor-generators and will provide support for all maintenance, testing, repairs, upgrades, installations, modifications and troubleshooting of the motor generators and their associated subsystems.
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is looking to add a savvy accounting & finance professional to our Business Operations Department. World changing energy research requires experts capable of creating and executing budgets that deliver the biggest and most effective return to our research efforts. In this role, you will support the Laboratory's budget formulation/execution activities and provide analytical/financial support to the Laboratory management. 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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
Cutting edge fusion energy research requires dynamic business systems, top tier Information Technology support and robust application development. PPPL is seeking a Senior Application Developer in our Information Technology Department. Reporting to the Application Development Team Lead. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, upgrading, and supporting a diverse suite of enterprise-wide business applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with customers to gather system requirements and transforming them into functioning applications. 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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
Cutting edge fusion energy research requires dynamic business systems, top tier Information Technology support and robust application development. PPPL is seeking an innovator to lead the Application Development Team in our Information Technology Department. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will be responsible for the implementation and support of a very diverse suite of business applications. As the Team Lead, you will coordinate the Application Development team to ensure rapid, accurate, and efficient processing of the team's workload. Responsibilities include management of the team, development, oversight, and support of enterprise applications, and efficient project delivery.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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
Responsible for maintaining PPPL’s corporate inventory system for real property, the Department of Energy’s Facility Information Management System (FIMS) database. FIMS encompasses all real property assets to include land, buildings, trailers, and other structured facilities as specified by the Department of Energy’s guidelines. Responsible for tracking and organizing all FIMS data elements for all PPPL’s real property assets. Provides oversight and management of PPPL’s building condition assessments. Leads functional assessment meetings, deferred maintenance and repair needs collection processes and teams. Leads PPPL to successful annual FIMS audit reviews and validation events. 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 fusion as an energy source for the world.
Provides leadership and management to coordinate, administer, and continually improve PPPL’s work planning and control program(s) and supporting processes and practices. 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 fusion as an energy source for the world.