Research Physicist Position

7 days ago


Princeton, New Jersey, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Associate Research Physicist

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Research Physicist to join our team at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. The successful candidate will conduct research on turbulent and neoclassical transport in stellarators, developing computational tools to evaluate and study neoclassical and turbulent fluxes of particles and energy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain computational tools for simulating neoclassical and turbulent transport in stellarators.
  • Simulate and characterize turbulent and neoclassical transport in existing and proposed stellarators.
Requirements:
  • PhD in Plasma Physics or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience with drift-kinetic and/or gyrokinetic equations.
  • Experience with parallel programming.
  • Knowledge of C++, Python, and CUDA is a plus.
About Us:

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of fusion energy and beyond.



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