Associate Research Physicist - Strategic Science Initiative; SSI
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Physics, Medical Physicist
Princeton University Princeton, NJ — USA
Princeton University Princeton, NJ USA Posted Nov 27, 2025 Due Nov 25, 2026
Physics
Job DescriptionType: Full-Time
Salary: $91,500 – $146,100 per year
Posted: 11/25/2025
Location: Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Princeton, NJ, with collaboration in Naka, Japan
The successful candidate will lead the development, calibration, operation, and data analysis of the X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectrometer (XICS) on the JT-60SA tokamak. This diagnostic will be used to study particle, thermal, and momentum transport in advanced plasma scenarios. The role involves combining experimental expertise with theory, computational modeling, and a rigorous verification & validation framework
, collaborating with international teams in Europe and Japan.
- Largest and most powerful tokamak currently in operation
- Superconducting, long-pulse capable, with advanced plasma shaping and control
- Supports ITER and future fusion reactor research under the Broader Approach collaboration
- Lead XICS implementation and maintenance on JT-60SA
- Perform day-to-day calibration, operation, and 3D X-ray tomographic data analysis
- Develop and maintain data analysis codes for diagnostic interpretation
- Participate in experiments and collaborate with European/Japanese researchers
- Supervise Ph.D. students or postdocs, and disseminate results through publications and conferences
- Required: Ph.D. in plasma physics, fusion science, atomic physics, or related field
- Required: Strong experimental experience on fusion devices
- Required: Expertise in tokamak diagnostics, X-ray measurements, and core plasma physics
- Preferred: Proficiency in modern X-ray tomographic programming techniques
- Preferred: Research experience in thermal, impurity, and momentum transport, MHD equilibrium, beam/RF heating and current drive
- Preferred: Knowledge of Japanese is a plus but not required
Weekly
Hours:
40
Probationary Period: 180 days
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program available
EEO Statement: Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics
Application Notes: DOE employees must disclose participation in foreign government talent programs.
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