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Senior Plasma Research Physicist
Company | SHINE Technologies |
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Location | Fitchburg, WI, USA |
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Salary | $80000 – $140000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | PhD |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, Physics, or a closely related engineering field.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in experimental plasma physics research with a demonstrated focus on magnetic confinement.
- A track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals is expected.
- An in-depth understanding of plasma physics principles, including magnetic confinement, plasma diagnostics, plasma heating and stability.
- Hands-on experience with high-vacuum systems, plasma diagnostics and data acquisition.
- Proficiency in designing and conducting plasma physics experiments.
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage plasma research projects, including experimental design, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
- Design, develop, and implement relevant plasma diagnostics for characterizing plasma parameters as needed for neutron production.
- Conduct and analyze experimental investigations of plasma confinement, stability, and heating in magnetic confinement and other configurations.
- Develop and apply theoretical models to understand plasma behavior in magnetic confinement systems with particular focus on electron thermal transport, RF heating, and micro-instability mitigation.
- Contribute to the design and optimization of CW RF heating systems for plasma generation and heating within magnetic systems.
- Collaborate with other scientists and engineers within R&D as well as external partners.
- Prepare and present research findings at conferences, workshops and in peer-reviewed publications.
- Mentor and guide junior researchers and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with numerical modeling and simulation of plasmas is desirable.
- Familiarity of RF plasma heating systems.