Boundary Plasma Modeling, R&D Associate Staff Member
Requisition Id 5706
Overview:
The Power Exhaust and Particle Control (PEPC) group of the Fusion Energy Division seeks applicants to perform boundary plasma modeling using the SOLPS-ITER transport code. The PEPC group carries out experimental and simulation work to develop power exhaust and particle control solutions and the accompanying physics basis for a fusion reactor. The group performs boundary plasma modeling for a number of current and planned fusion reactor facilities worldwide. More information about our group can be found at:
https:
//www.ornl.gov/group/pepc
Major Duties/
Responsibilities:
- Perform boundary plasma simulations using the SOLPS-ITER code constrained by experimental data and make predictions for future experiments.
- Create high impact research results to present and report in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
- Work closely with teams of diagnosticians, theorists, applied mathematicians, and experimental plasma physicists.
- Perform interpretive and predictive modeling coupling to pedestal/core and plasma-material interaction codes.
- Maintain commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL values and ethics.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, Math, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Candidate should have at least two years of postgraduate technical experience in a research environment.
- Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems for research and development projects with limited oversight.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Experience in machine learning, development of reduced models, and control systems.
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C+
and other science relevant languages. - Demonstrated ability to work individually and/or as part of a team, including participation at remote facilities, and contribute based on knowledge and experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills supporting regular interactions with fellow research staff, peer reviewers, research sponsors, and preparing reports and proposals.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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