Scientist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

2d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pegasus research group in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics seeks a Scientist to support experimental activities focused on plasma heating and current drive in magnetically confined devices. The position is posted at Scientist I, II, and III levels; level and pay will be determined at hire based on experience. The scientist identifies research problems, designs research methodologies, performs research, and helps prepare results for presentation to professional organizations or scholarly publication. The role also supports research communication, funding proposals, experiments, data analysis, and scholarly events. Work is anticipated to be performed in person at a designated campus work location. The starting salary is $85,000 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The role requires a PhD in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field. The College of Engineering is not an E-Verify employer and cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.

Requirements

Experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics.
Experience working with scientific analysis software.
PhD in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics.
Postdoctoral experience working with scientific analysis software.
Proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, and/or FORTRAN.
Experience with electronic circuit design, layout, and fabrication.
Experience with optical system design and maintenance.
Experience with real-time or embedded systems.
Experience with power electronics or tokamak auxiliary heating/current drive systems.
Familiarity with CAD.

Responsibilities

Serve as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders, providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area.
Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports and materials, and disseminate information to appropriate entities.
Write or assist in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
Collect and analyze research data, conduct experiments and interviews, and document results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility.
Attend and assist with facilitating scholarly events and presentations to support professional development and dissemination of research information.
Assist with identifying research problems and developing research methodologies and procedures.
Help prepare research results for presentation to professional organizations or scholarly publications.