Senior Staff Associate In Magnaetically Confined Plasma Research At Columbia University, Columbia Fusion Research Center

Columbia University

New York City, US
On-site
Magnetically confined plasma research
Tokamak experimental facilities
Stellarator research
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 also be conducted in support of industrially sponsored research contracts originating from a wide array of sponsors, including concepts beyond tokamaks and stellarators.
  • Candidates for professional officer of research positions are expected to have established their ability to conduct original, independent scientist research.

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
  • Tokamak experimental facilities
  • Stellarator research
  • Industrially sponsored research contracts
  • Mentorship of junior researchers
  • Independent research execution

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and effective communication
  • Publication in top-rated journals
  • Presentations at national conferences

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or equivalent professional degree
  • Experience with Python, Matlab, IDL, FORTRAN
  • Experience with UNIX/LINX
  • Open to relocation to New York City area

Work Rights

Not specified

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