Postdoctoral Associate
About The Position
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, to contribute to the development and implementation of advanced plasma diagnostic systems for magnetic fusion experiments; focus on plasma reflectometry and related millimeter-wave technologies, including systems to be deployed in the SPARC tokamak; design, test, and operate millimeter-wave and reflectometry systems for plasma measurements; develop data acquisition and analysis tools; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at MIT and partner institutions on diagnostic integration and commissioning; and contribute to publications and conference presentations in the field of fusion diagnostics.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
- general knowledge of fusion-grade plasma physics
- strong experimental, analytical, and programming skills
- ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with microwave or millimeter-wave systems
- RF electronics
- plasma diagnostics
Responsibilities
- contribute to the development and implementation of advanced plasma diagnostic systems for magnetic fusion experiments
- focus on plasma reflectometry and related millimeter-wave technologies, including systems to be deployed in the SPARC tokamak
- design, test, and operate millimeter-wave and reflectometry systems for plasma measurements
- develop data acquisition and analysis tools
- collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at MIT and partner institutions on diagnostic integration and commissioning
- contribute to publications and conference presentations in the field of fusion diagnostics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
