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Experimental Plasma Physics - Postdoctoral Researcher

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Mar 31

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Research & Development
    Science
  • $113.8K
  • Princeton

Requirements

  • PhD in plasma physics or related field.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic plasma physics.
  • Experience in experimental measurements in plasma devices.
  • Documented publication record in peer reviewed literature and experience presenting research results to a large audience.
  • Experience carrying out independent research.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, author technical and scientific reports and publications, and deliver scientific presentations.
  • Experience working independently and in a team environment to achieve program goals in a timely fashion.
  • Qualifications We Desire:
  • Knowledge of edge plasmas in fusion devices.
  • Knowledge of tokamak operation and interpretation of experimental data; experience with data analysis programming languages, such as Python and IDL.
  • Familiarity with edge plasma diagnostic techniques and atomic physics.
  • Experience with scientific cameras and spectrometers.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in the area of edge plasma and plasma-surface interaction physics.
  • Develop, operate, maintain edge plasma diagnostics.
  • Interpret measurements using numerical analysis tools
  • Work as a team member to compare experimental data and simulation results, provide validated physics understanding.
  • Document and publish research results in peer reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
  • Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
  • Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the specific responsibilities of a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Plasma Physics?

The specific responsibilities include development, operation, and maintenance of edge diagnostics, physics data analysis, collaboration with experimental teams, understanding problems in edge plasmas of spherical tokamaks, and advancing edge plasma transport and plasma-surface interaction physics.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​