Scientist I

2 weeks ago

Madison, United States University of Wisconsin–Madison Full time

**Job Summary**:
The Pegasus research group is seeking a scientist to provide theory and/or diagnostic support for experiments, analyze data and for collaborations with undergraduate and graduate students.

The Pegasus-III Experiment is an ultra-low aspect ratio spherical tokamak located at the College of Engineering of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The experiment is the only solenoid-free tokamak in the world and uses local helicity injection to initiate plasmas. The group will soon be installing coaxial helicity injection and a microwave system. Plasma physics research goals include the investigation of non-solenoidal plasma startup techniques, studies of impurities during plasma ramp-up, development of models to scale these systems to larger scale devices.

**Responsibilities**: Identifies research problems, designs research methodologies, performs research, and helps to prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research.
- 20% Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
- 20% Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
- 20% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- 20% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- 10% Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

**Institutional Statement on Diversity**:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

**Education**:
Required
PhD
Plasma Physics, Physics, electrical engineering or a related field.

**Qualifications**:
Required experience:
3 + years of previous experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics
3 + years of experience working with scientific analysis software such as python, MATLAB or comparable equivalent

Preferred experience:
Strong publication record
Experience in writing proposals
Experience mentoring students

**Work Type**:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

**Appointment Type, Duration**:
Ongoing/Renewable

**Salary**:
**Minimum** $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

**How to Apply**:
**Contact**:
Dina Christenson
608-263-5966
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

**Official Title**:
Scientist I(RE043)

**Department(s)**:
A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/Nuclear Eng & Eng Physics

**Employment Class**:
Academic Staff-Renewable

**Job Number**:
297026-AS

**The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.**: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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