Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to carry out fundamental and applied research in support of the Fusion Energy Data Ecosystem and Repository. The role involves developing a scalable data infrastructure for fusion energy research, managing diverse data sources, and integrating machine learning models into the research community.
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Responsibilities
Carry out fundamental and applied research in support of the Fusion Energy Data Ecosystem and Repository (FEDER) FIRE collaborative, targeting the creation and implementation of a scalable data infrastructure for fusion energy research
Work in the Disruptions group and focus on data management and workflow development, integrating diverse data sources (including simulation, experimental, and engineering data), and ensuring compliance with data standards
Lead/support applications development and experiment realizations on DIII-D and international tokamaks
Support the creation and validation of machine learning models, particularly in areas like plasma disruption and stability, and plasma-material interaction, and ensure these models are fully integrated into FEDER for use across the fusion energy community
Make original research contributions to the PSFC program
Produce work for publication
Present work at scientific conferences
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Plasma Science, Computer Science, or a related field
familiarity with large-scale data management, curation, and FAIR data principles
experience conducting original scientific research as well as publishing in scientific journals
demonstrated skills in scientific programming (Python preferred), workflow automation, and/or control system integration
strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-institutional environment, including staff and students from MIT, other universities, national laboratories, and private industry
commitment to mentoring and outreach in support of a diverse research community
Preferred
experience with plasma physics, MHD stability, or fusion energy research
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
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