Scientist, Research Scientist

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Scientist I

The Pegasus research group in the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department, UW-Madison is seeking Scientist to provide support for our experimental activities focused on plasma heating and current drive in magnetically confined devices. The scientist’s duties are to:
Identify research problems, design research methodologies, perform research, and help to prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research.

• This position is being posted at Scientist 1, 2, and 3 levels. Level and pay are commensurate with experience and will be determined at the time of hire.
• It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• The College of Engineering is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.

• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures

College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

The starting salary for the position is $85,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

• Experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics
• Experience working with scientific analysis software

• 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 / embedded systems
• Experience with power electronics, tokamak auxiliary heating / current drive systems
• Familiarity with CAD

Required:

PhD in Physics, nuclear engineering, electrical or computer engineering or equivalent

Dina Christenson

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