Scientist - Plasma Stability - General Atomics and Affiliated Companies (California)
**Job ID#:** 31196BR
**Company:** General Atomics
**Title:** Scientist - Plasma Stability
**Job Category:** Scientists
**City:** San Diego
**State:** California
**Travel Percentage Required:** 0% - 25%
**Clearance Required?:** No
Job Summary:
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
The DIII-D National Fusion Facility is the U.S.’s principal magnetically confined fusion research facility, focusing on the exciting science of the burning plasma state and its control in preparation for ITER, and developing the path to self-driven steady-state operation for future fusion reactors. It has a strong focus on underlying science, and the application of this to improve fusion performance.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join the DIII-D plasma stability group to conduct research into the physics of MHD modes, stability limits and magnetic diagnostics through experiments, analysis and modeling. With general supervision and limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches to raising stability limits for improving plasma performance, using 3D magnetic perturbation techniques to mitigate transient MHD events and understand the plasma response, and assisting in the maintenance and operation of magnetic diagnostics. The work will involve conducting experiments, analysis, simulation and diagnostic development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develops and executes rigorously justified experiments, analysis and simulation that lead to an understanding of the key physics of plasma stability limits.
+ Work with other scientists on the use of internal and external 3D coils for the control of transient MHD events, and the measurement and understanding of plasma response to 3D magnetic perturbations techniques.
+ Maintains, operates and upgrades the magnetic diagnostics on DIII-D with the help of other staff scientists and postdocs.
+ Partners with ITER and advanced-tokamak groups to understand and mitigate the effect of plasma instabilities to improve and optimize scenario development.
+ Participates in experimental campaign initiatives, including setting broad research vision and strategy for plasma stability and 3D response research.
+ Publishes in recognized scientific journals, presents work at national level, pursues research projects, and works with and provides support to the wider DIII-D team in the above topic areas.
+ Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
+ Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
**Full-Time/Part-Time:** Full-Time Salary
Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; four or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, and two or more years experience with a Masters degree. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
+ Must have; (1) a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of scientific principles, concepts, theory, and practice; (2) experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; (3) experience working with tokamaks including programming discharges to achieve physics goals; and, (4) have original work(s) published in professional scientific journals.
+ Must possess the ability to; (1) understand new concepts quickly; (2) apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; (3) organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, (4) determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
+ Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one scientific area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
+ Able to work extended hours and travel as required.
**US Citizenship Required?:** No
**Experience Level:** Mid-Level (3-7 years)
**Relocation Assistance Provided?:** Yes
General Atomics and affiliated companies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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