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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) · 2 days ago

Associate Research Scientist - X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectrometer (XICS)

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $146K/yr

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to lead the development and maintenance of a core X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectrometer (XICS) on the JT-60SA tokamak. The role involves calibration, operation, tomographic integration, and data analysis to study plasma scenarios, and requires collaboration with international teams to achieve research goals.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of the XICS on JT-60SA

Responsible for day-to-day calibration, operation, and data analysis using core Dopler '3D' x-ray tomography

Actively participate in the JT-60SA research program, including proposing, executing, and contributing to experiments led by European and Japanese team members

Primary responsibility for the development of the data analysis codes required to interpret diagnostic results

Collaborate with Ph.D. students or other postdoctoral researchers to achieve research goals

Publish the results of work in refereed journals and present them at major international conferences

Qualification

Ph.D. in plasma physicsExperimental experience on fusion devicesTokamak diagnostics expertiseX-ray measurementsData analysisX-ray tomographic programmingFluency in EnglishJapanese

Required

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in plasma physics, fusion science, atomic physics or a closely related field

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with experimental experience on fusion devices and demonstrated expertise in tokamak diagnostics, x-ray measurements and plasma and core fusion physics

Experience in data analysis and proficiency in modern x-ray tomographic programming techniques are highly desirable

While not required, proficiency in Japanese is desirable and may facilitate day-to-day interactions on site