Magnetic Fusion Energy Researcher

3 days ago

Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Magnetic Fusion Energy Researcher

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the Fusion Energy Sciences Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will develop novel numerical tools for magnetically confined fusion devices and apply these tools to facilitate reactor design and optimization as well as fusion plasma exhaust study.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop a numerical framework and build boundary models for several magnetic configurations spanning from the core region to the first-wall.
  • Verify and validate developed models with other codes and experiments.
  • Perform sensitivity analysis studies exploring divertor/first-wall optimization as well as local/global boundary plasma performance optimization.
  • Integrate validated boundary models into whole-device/whole-facility modeling (WDM/WFM) frameworks.
  • Study boundary plasma exhaust in both external and turbulence-induced stochastic fields with the goal to understand the impact of stochastic fields.
  • Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
  • Pursue independent research aligned with the group's interests and interact with exceptional scientists both internal and external to the Laboratory.
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
Qualifications:
  • PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline.
  • Knowledge of high-temperature plasma physics and magnetically confined fusion devices such as magnetic mirror, tokamak and stellarator.
  • Knowledge on boundary plasma and sheath physics, turbulence and transport theory, as well as neutral and impurity models.
  • Experience in developing and/or performing numerical simulations of magnetized plasma systems to answer research questions.
  • Experience in writing software for data analysis in a commonly used scientific programming language such as Python, Julia, IDL, or MATLAB.
  • Ability to perform independent research projects with results disseminated in scientific conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills to present and articulate technical information clearly.
  • Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Additional Information:

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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