Postdoctoral Researcher in Plasma Science

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Massachusetts Institute of Technology Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our team at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out fundamental and applied research supporting the SPARC and ARC tokamaks, two devices expected to lead to the deployment of fusion as an economic energy source. The work will primarily focus on the development of data-driven and physics-based models to predict instabilities for SPARC. These interpretable algorithms will need to interface with SPARC's Pulse Planning framework and with the Disruption Mitigation System to optimize plasma performances and reduce the number of unmitigated disruptions.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in plasma physics or a closely related field, broad knowledge of tokamak physics, and experience conducting original scientific research and publishing in scientific journals. They will also have experience with version control, programming skills, and knowledge of programming languages such as Python. Additionally, they will be able to communicate effectively and work with staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct innovative research dedicated to the integration of high-fidelity 3D magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulations in machine learning models trained with experimental data;
* Interface with broader teams studying disruptions and MHD stability at MIT and collaborating institutions;
* Make original research contributions to the PSFC program;
* Produce work for publication and present at scientific conferences;
* Mentor graduate and undergraduate students;

Requirements

* Ph.D. in plasma physics or closely related field;
* Broad knowledge of tokamak physics;
* Experience conducting original scientific research and publishing in scientific journals;
* Experience with version control, programming skills, and knowledge of programming languages such as Python;
* Ability to communicate effectively and work with staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry;

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with advanced statistical tools, database analysis, and machine learning;
* Experience analyzing data at scale (including their assembly and curation) from tokamaks and understanding disruptive instabilities and their relative measurements;

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in plasma physics and fusion energy. If you are a motivated and talented researcher looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.



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