Postdoctoral Associate in Fusion Plasma Diagnostics (WEST Tokamak, CEA-IRFM)

Job Description

The MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to join an MIT team in collaboration with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to operate x-ray diagnostics on the WEST tokamak at CEA/IRFM in France. Activities would include participation in the design, assembly, testing, installation, calibration and operation of a high resolution imaging crystal spectrometer for ion temperature, rotation velocity and electron temperature profiles, and medium energy resolution x-ray cameras for impurity and electron energy distribution studies on the WEST device. Responsibilities would involve close interaction with staff at IRFM, MIT and PPPL, including performing data analysis and interpretation for multiple transport related topics, writing papers and making presentations at appropriate conferences.

Qualifications

• A PhD in physics, nuclear engineering or related fields.
• Candidates should have general knowledge of fusion-grade plasma physics, including transport issues and basic atomic physics.
• Hands-on experience of x-ray diagnostics is preferred.
• Familiarity with Dectris x-ray cameras is a plus.

Other important information

• This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on satisfactory performance and continued funding.
• The position will be 100% off-campus at CEA/IRFM at Cadarache in France.
• Application material should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references. This material should be submitted as a single PDF in the resume field of the application.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.