Scientist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

3d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pegasus research group in the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department at UW-Madison is seeking a Scientist to support experimental activities focused on plasma heating and current drive in magnetically confined devices. The role identifies research problems, designs research methodologies, performs research, and helps prepare results for presentation to professional organizations or scholarly publication. The position is posted at Scientist I, II, and III levels. Level and pay will be determined at hire and are commensurate with experience. 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 supports the research area through stakeholder liaison, literature reviews, reports and materials, grant applications, data collection and analysis, experiments, documentation, scholarly events, and development of research problems and methodologies. A PhD in Physics, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent is required.

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 equivalent.

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 the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and dissemination of research information.
Assist with identifying research problems and developing research methodologies and procedures.
Identify research problems, design research methodologies, perform research, and help prepare results for professional presentations or scholarly publications.