IFS Research Associate

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Posting Title:IFS Research Associate----Hiring Department:Institute for Fusion Studies----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:Job DescriptionGeneral NotesThe Institute for Fusion Studies experimental group conducts magnetic fusion research to advance understanding of plasma transport and turbulence in magnetically confined plasma. The group conducts experimental programs on the tokamaks DIII-D and EAST and supports development of diagnostics for ITER and for Compass-U. It leads the US effort to develop the electron cyclotron emission diagnostic for measurement of electron temperature in ITER. The group's principal diagnostic expertise extends to electron cyclotron emission for electron temperature, plasma spectroscopy, and electric probes for electron density and temperature. plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. , strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. .The university offers an impressive benefits package including:

• Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)
• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement planFor more details, please see: and . Job Description SummaryPerform experimental plasma physics and magnetic fusion research. Focus on development of modern plasma diagnostics that employ electron cyclotron emission for the study of relevant tokamak plasma physics phenomena and comparison of contemporary simulation with experimental data. Essential functions- Conduct independent research within the specified area of specialty and collaborate on the research of other members of the research team. Work is conducted using data from C-Mod, DIII-D, EAST, tokamaks. Conceive and develop diagnostic systems for conduct of experiments. Abide by local safety and health regulations based upon type of research and location of research. Develop critical experiments in close cooperation with other members of the research team. Report results in open literature, at meetings or conferences, and to funding authorities.Responsibilities
  • Conduct independent research as directed on issues related to the ECE diagnostic for ITER and produce reports on the research, Collaborate on the ITER related research of other members of the research team as required. Abide by local safety and health regulations based upon type of research and location of research.
  • Develop critical experiments in close cooperation with other members of the research team. The experiments will feature theory/experiment comparison and be responsive to designated funding opportunities.
  • Report results in refereed literature, at meetings and conferences, and to funding authorities. Report results regularly at seminars of the Institute for Fusion Studies
  • Advise on other research of the group as needed and as directed. Advise supervisors on critical research opportunities. Participate in scientific meetings and seminars of the Institute for Fusion Studies Required Qualifications: PhD in plasma physics, or closely related field, with at least two years of experience in conducting experiments on tokamaks. Has at least one first-author publication in a professional physics journal. Possesses general familiarity with recent experimental results in thermal transport in tokamaks. Proven ability to conduct computerized analysis of data and compare to standard equilibrium transport codes such as TRANSP or One-Two. Proven ability to work with modern instrumentation for electron cyclotron emission- radiometers, michelson interferometers, variable filters, data acquisition modules, timing modules. Must demonstrate knowledge of general laboratory safety procedures and must be willing to comply with all necessary safety programs and policies both at UT and at collaboration sites. Applicant expected to be familiar with the following computational tools- IDL or Matlab, LabView, Mathematica, plasma simulation codes such as TRANSP, and MDSPlus databasePreferred Qualifications: Experience in software development for data acquisition and analysis. Experience in experimental study of plasmas in tokamaks using electron cyclotron emission.Salary$95,366.00Working ConditionsUniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). May work around chemical fumes. May work around standard office conditions. May work around chemicals. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs. Climbing of ladders. Lifting and moving. Must be able and willing to travel. Will conduct significant portion of work at various national and international locations based upon established collaborations and needs of the projectRequired Materials
    • Resume/CV
    • Cover Letter
    • 3 Letters of ReferencesImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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