Professor and Principal Scientist at PPPL

Professor at Princeton University and Principal Scientist at PPPL

Location: Princeton, NJ

Salary Range or Pay Grade: Associate Professor: $220,000-$280,000;
Full Professor:$280,000-$400,000

Princeton University (PU) and the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (PPPL) are searching for an intellectual leader to establish a new interdisciplinary program in the new Princeton Plasma Innovation Center (PPIC). We seek a leader who will broaden PPPL’s research portfolio while concurrently strengthening ties with the University community.

The ideal candidate would articulate a vision for a new experimental research program at the boundary of plasma science and other disciplines. Possible areas of research include materials science, plasma-surface science, applications of plasma to quantum information science, manufacturing, and microelectronics. We anticipate that the successful candidate will establish a new group and laboratory at PPPL, largely in the PPIC, which is currently under construction and scheduled to be completed in 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a tenured appointment in a relevant department at the University as well as an appointment as a Principal Scientist  PPPL is a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, familiarity with DOE processes and a successful track record of DOE support are important considerations.

All inquiries will be treated confidentially within the committee and should be addressed to Lyman Page, Dept of Physics, Princeton University, page.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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