Senior Staff Associate In Magnetically Confined Plasma Research At Columbia University, Columbia Fusion Research Center
Engineering University
New York City, NY, USA
On-site
Magnetically confined plasma research
Experimental tokamak facilities
Plasma computational modeling tools
The successful candidate will advance research in magnetically confined plasmas and support the broader goals of the Columbia Fusion Research Center
Job Summary
The successful candidate will advance research in magnetically confined plasmas and support the broader goals of the Columbia Fusion Research Center.
Activities may include research on experimental tokamak facilities and stellarator coil optimization as well as mentorship of junior researchers and students.
Candidates are expected to conduct both supporting and independent research and communicate results effectively both orally and in writing.
Matching Summary
The successful candidate will advance research in magnetically confined plasmas and support the broader goals of the Columbia Fusion Research Center.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
magnetically confined plasma research
experimental tokamak facilities
plasma computational modeling tools
Python Matlab IDL FORTRAN UNIX/Linux
team collaboration and communication
Nice-to-have
mentorship of junior researchers
interpretation of experimental plasma data
publications in top-rated journals
presentations at national and international conferences
support of industrially sponsored research
Key Requirements
M.S. or equivalent degree in physics or related field
experience with multiple computer languages and environments
demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research