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The Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (PPPL) has an opening for an IT Generalist Apprentice. PPPL has the first-in-the-nation registered apprenticeship program in fusion energy and engineering. It is designed to equip the next generation of technicians with the skills necessary to help build and operate a fusion energy experiment. The IT Generalist Apprentice will be responsible for providing timely computer-related support while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will maintain a presence at the PPPL Help Desk while enhancing skills such as IT system deployment, troubleshooting, maintaining IT infrastructure, and responding to end user support. A PPPL Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway for high school graduates,...
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 advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion, the processes that power the stars, as an energy source for the world.PPPL conducts research and development across a broad fusion and plasma science portfolio, including magnetic confinement fusion, liquid metal plasma-facing and blanket technologies, high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet systems, advanced materials, and integrated engineering solutions. These efforts support PPPL’s mission as well as fusion programs and facilities...
The Principal Research Scientist (Managing) will build and lead a team that develops computational tools and workflows for engineering design and optimization of fusion reactors and facilities needed on the path to a Fusion Pilot Plant (FPP). The Principal Research Scientist (Managing) will also deploy and use those tools in collaboration with fusion industry partners. The Principal Research Scientist (Managing) is expected to exploit the expertise and state-of-the-art models developed by the PPPL Theory Department, and to use of the most recent computational advances, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). The Principal Research Scientist (Managing) will provide scientific and technical leadership to advance integrated design and optimization capabilities that...
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 to work on time in approved uniform prior to clocking in. Under minimal supervision this position is responsible for providing a clean, tidy, safe...
Under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor and Lead, the Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of facilities infrastructure across the Laboratory. This position performs a wide range of general building maintenance activities and supports Laboratory operations through coordinated, team-based execution of work.In addition to core maintenance responsibilities, this role works collaboratively with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, controls, and other Facilities trade shops. While not required to independently perform licensed trade work, the technician is expected to demonstrate mechanical aptitude, proficiency in general maintenance tasks, and the ability to assist, support, and coordinate with specialized trades in a...
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is seeking a Power Electrical Engineer with experience in design, procurement, commissioning, operation, and management of electrical power systems and associated equipment to join our staff in the Facilities Engineering Division. The successful candidate is responsible for the operations, performance and maintenance of the facilities power system and will participate in the design and specification of Medium and Low Voltage AC power distributions typical of large industrial facilities, overseeing the activities of engineering subcontractors, construction subcontractors and equipment suppliers. Additional activities will include the troubleshooting, modification, commissioning in support of operations and project upgrades at PPPL involving...
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. 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...
The Associate Heating Systems Technician is responsible for performing the maintenance, operation and commissioning of experimental heating and current drive systems. This position will primarily support the Neutral Beam Injection System in support of the National Spherical Torus eXperiment Upgrade (NSTX-U), however support of other experiments and heating 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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
