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Modeling Plasma Material Interactions in Fusion Reactors - Research Assistant/Associate/Full Pr...

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The University of Tennessee is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate Professor focused on integrated plasma-material interaction modeling for fusion reactors. The candidate will work on developing models to predict fusion plasma facing armor component performance and collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral associates, and students across various engineering and science disciplines.

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Responsibilities

Work with a new University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UTORII) project to develop integrated models predicting fusion plasma facing armor component performance

Utilize a suite of computational boundary plasma physics and multiscale materials modeling techniques

Collaborate with a team of faculty, postdoctoral associates, and students in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Physics, as well as scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment spanning experiments and modeling

Maintain a clear path to independence as a researcher, while collaborating with more senior investigators

Provide some level of instruction in accord with the UT-ORII mission, as needed

Mentor junior investigators who will work with the Research Faculty

Qualification

Integrated plasma modelingCode coupling frameworksResearch experiencePhD in relevant fieldCollaborative team environmentTeaching experienceCommunication skillsMentoring experience

Required

PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or other discipline related to development of Materials for Extremes

Significant research experience following the doctoral degree is desired, with a documented publication record

Demonstrated experience with integrated plasma - materials interaction modeling within a code coupling paradigm

Experience with obtaining funding and student mentoring is beneficial

Candidates with experience in more than one discipline, or interest in collaboration across these disciplines, are preferred. However, candidates who can define a unique area are also encouraged

This position requires the ability to be granted a site-access badge for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)