Associate Research Physicist
Princeton University

Job Info

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Associate Research Physicist

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2020-11713
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory

Princeton University

Overview

PPPL has a postdoctoral position open in the area of computational plasma physics, to play a key role in the application and development of the Gkeyll code, which uses advanced discontinuous Galerkin algorithms to simulate plasmas with various levels of fidelity. We seek an energetic applicant who wants to be at the forefront of high-performance computing with applications to fusion energy research. This work supports an Advanced Project Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) project that aims to understand basic physics of advanced fusion concepts. The work will also support DOE Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) projects. This is an entry-level position at rank of Associate Research Physicist.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work closely with the Gkeyll team to add new physics capabilities for modeling various fusion devices, including mirrors and tokamaks, and improve the code efficiency. This will involve extensive coding in C++ and higher-level scripting languages, optimization on parallel supercomputers, and working on improving physics capabilities, such as the fluid and (gyro)kinetic solvers. In addition, detailed study of mirror physics is expected in collaboration with various university partners.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Applicant should have a Ph.D. in plasma physics, astrophysics, applied mathematics, or a closely related discipline with experience in computational fluid dynamics or other computational physics areas.
• Knowledge of plasma physics at the graduate level is required.
• Experience with gyrokinetics and plasma fluid theory is desired.
• Experience with advanced CFD algorithms, C++, and modern computing tools is a plus.
• English communication and writing skills are required and so is being able to work in a team.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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