Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Job Description

The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for two Postdoctoral research positions in the area of plasma magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stability aimed at tokamak disruption prediction and avoidance on the Mega-Ampere Spherical Tokamak-Upgrade (MAST-U) and the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) devices. These are full-time positions with the work mainly being carried out at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory with travel to MAST-U and KSTAR. Candidates for postdoctoral research positions come to continue their training, generally within three years of completion of Ph.D., for independent careers as scientists and scholars and must display strong research potential in their field of study. All candidates are expected to be able to work well in a team and to effectively communicate results of their research both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. (or equivalent professional degree) in plasma physics or a related field, and experience with different computer environments and languages especially Python and IDL, UNIX/Linux, and Windows operating systems. Knowledge of FORTRAN is also desired.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity working with experimental data for direct application / comparison to theory; knowledge of primary tokamak MHD analyses including equilibrium reconstruction, stability, and transport. Knowledge and experience with real-time tokamak sensor and/or control systems, and/or computations in real-time is highly desired for the research position on KSTAR. Prior post-doctoral experience will be considered for early promotion to Associate Research Scientist.

Applicants should apply online at: https://ift.tt/2L6P6UU and should submit electronically their curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a description of research accomplishments, and three letters of recommendation. Up to three pre/reprints of articles may be attached to the application. Applicants can consult https://ift.tt/2vPT3IE for more information about the Department.

This search will close no sooner than September 8, 2018 and will remain open until the positions are filled.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

School/Institute/Unit:
Engineering and Applied Science, The Fu Foundation School of

Minimum Degree Required:
Ph.D.

Minimum Qualifications:
All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position.

A Ph.D. (or equivalent professional degree) in plasma physics or a related field, and experience with different computer environments and languages especially Python, IDL, FORTRAN, UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity of working with experimental data for direct application/comparison to theory; knowledge of primary tokamak MHD analyses including equilibrium reconstruction, stability, and 1.5D transport; for the KSTAR position – knowledge/experience with real-time tokamak sensors and hardware, computations, and control algorithms/systems.

Additional Information:
two positions are available

Posting Date:
08-10-2018

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Contact Person: Dr. Steven Sabbagh

Proposed Start Date:
10-01-2018

EEO Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer –Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

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Required Applicant Documents for Upload:
Curriculum Vitae

List of References

Statement of Research

Optional Applicant Documents for Upload

Writing Sample/Publication 1

Writing Sample/Publication 2

Other Document 1