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Associate Research Scientist

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks outstanding candidates for postdoctoral position in the area of computational stellarator physics. The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing a state-of-the-art, fully three-dimensional version of the fluid turbulence code SOLEDGE3X, as part of PPPL’s international collaboration with CEA, France. The final goal will be modeling self consistently plasma and impurity transport in the edge of a magnetic fusion device, tokamaks and stellarators alike. The candidate will also perform numerical simulations with both the existing and improved versions of the SOLEDGE3X code, coupled with the Dust Injector Simulator (DIS) code, of powder injection experiments to be performed both in the WEST tokamak and the W7-X stellarator,...

Department: PPPL Advanced Projects
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Research and Laboratory

Associate Research Physicist - Strategic Science Initiative (SSI)

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the development of a vertical multi-energy x-ray diagnostic on the WEST tokamak and its 2D tomographic integration with an existing radial view to enable a complete inference of core soft x-ray (SXR) emissivity profiles across multiple energy ranges simultaneously. This advanced diagnostic capability will be applied to study particle and thermal transport and to investigate the behavior of energetic electrons in lower hybrid current drive experiments. The multi-energy x-ray tomography system will also provide two-dimensional measurements of electron temperature and impurity content, focusing mainly on nitrogen and tungsten. The proposed work aims to exploit also a new real-time diagnostic data effort in combination with theory,...

Department: PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Research and Laboratory

Associate Research Physicist - Strategic Science Initiative (SSI)

The successful candidate will play a leading role in the development and maintenance of a core X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectrometer (XICS) on the JT-60SA tokamak, including its calibration, operation, tomographic integration, and data analysis. This advanced diagnostic capability will be applied to study particle, thermal, and momentum transport across Ohmic, NBI, and RF-heated plasma scenarios. The proposed work also aims to exploit new real-time diagnostic data capabilities in combination with theory, state-of-the-art computational modeling, and a rigorous verification and validation (V&V) framework developed by PPPL in collaboration with national and international partners. JT-60SA, located in Naka, Japan, is the largest and most powerful tokamak currently in operation worldwide. As...

Department: PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Research and Laboratory

Senior Compensation Manager

The Senior Compensation Manager serves as a highly skilled and forward-thinking subject matter expert, directing and innovating compensation programs and acts as a liaison to communicate benefits programs designed to attract, retain and engage exceptional talent. In this high-impact role, you will ensure our workforce programs are competitive and aligned to our specialized talent community. You will collaborate closely with Lab leadership to develop strategic impactful solutions. A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the world’s toughest science and technology challenges using plasma, the fourth state of matter. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL is a leader in the science and...

Department: PPPL Human Resources
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Human Resources

Associate Research Scientist (High Field Superconductors & Superconducting Magnets)

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to support the research and development of high field superconductors and superconducting magnets. The large bore, high field superconducting magnet technology using high temperature superconductor (HTS) is a potential “game changer” for reducing fusion device size by increasing the allowable magnetic field, current density, and operating temperature. The purpose of this job is to support Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) research and development on HTS magnets cooled by advanced cryogenics, particularly in projects related to the development of high current density HTS cables for compact fusion, HTS magnets for quantum physics and other science applications. More specifically, the projects will...

Department: PPPL Advanced Projects
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Research and Laboratory

Strategic Science Initiative Fellowship (SSI)

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks exceptional postdoctoral researchers with demonstrated leadership potential to play a major role in opening new research directions at our national laboratory. Selected fellows will serve as associate research scientists and will have the opportunity to conduct impactful research at a world-leading research institution. Prioritized research areas include: Fusion Science and Technology- Developing spin-polarized fuels and next-generation ion beam technologies to push the frontier of plasma performance.- Engineering radiation-hardened robotics and sensor systems for remote maintenance and reliable fusion operations.Artificial Intelligence- Developing advanced artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) solutions for...

Department: PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Research and Laboratory

Dr. Robert A. Ellis Fellowship

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks doctoral thesis students who are enthusiastic, passionate and have a deep interest in and strong desire to pursue a career in plasma physics, fusion science, computational science, engineering or a related field. This prestigious fellowship, which advances the values of scientific excellence and leadership, provides funding for a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension to a third year. Student fellows from institutions interested in collaborating with PPPL can receive financial support pending identification of a PPPL thesis co-advisor or mentor working collaboratively on a thesis topic of mutual interest to the student’s home institution and PPPL. PPPL will provide the fellow with mentorship, training, professional...

Department: PPPL Office of the Director
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Research and Laboratory

Associate Fluid Systems Mechanical Technician

The Associate Fluid Systems Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing the maintenance, operation and commissioning of various fluid systems including cryogenics, and cooling water. This position will primarily support the National Spherical Torus eXperiment Upgrade (NSTX-U) cryogenic plant, however support of other experiments and fluid/mechanical systems is expected. A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the world’s toughest science and technology challenges using plasma, the fourth state of matter. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL is a leader in the science and engineering behind the development of fusion energy, a potentially limitless energy source. PPPL is also...

Department: PPPL Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Engineering

Engineering Directorate Operations Officer

The Engineering Directorate Operations Officer will be integral to the long- and short-term mission and vision for PPPL’s Engineering Directorate. This position will essentially be responsible for long and short-range strategic and tactical operations supportive of the Engineering Directorate and its mission as it relates to PPPL's strategic operational and long term planning goals. A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the world’s toughest science and technology challenges using plasma, the fourth state of matter. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL is a leader in the science and engineering behind the development of fusion energy, a potentially limitless energy source. PPPL is...

Department: PPPL Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Engineering

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