Job Description
The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for Associate Research Scientist, Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist positions in the area of tokamak stability and off-normal event research. There are up to 5 positions under consideration.
The successful candidate will advance the research programs of domestic and international tokamak and/or spherical torus facilities. Examples include the DIII-D tokamak located at General Atomics or the National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade located at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Activities may also be conducted in support of industrial research contracts. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist in the mentorship of more junior scientists, post-doctoral researchers, and students. In addition, the candidate is expected to conduct both supporting and independent MHD research towards the execution of the Columbia Plasma Physics research program, likely supporting multiple research awards.
Candidates for professional officer of research positions are expected to have established their ability to conduct original, independent scientist research. To hold the senior rank, candidate’s qualifications and contributions to their fields of research must be equivalent to those of a full professor; for the rank of research scientist, the equivalency is with the qualifications and contributions of an associate professor; and for the rank of an associate research scientist, assistant professor. All candidates for all officer of research positions are expected to be able to work well in a team and to communicate effectively the results of their research or research activities both orally and in writing.
The level of appointment is commensurate with experience. The earliest position is expected to begin on approximately January 1, 2024 or sooner if possible, with possible additional positions being filled later in 2024. Offers at the Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist level are contingent upon review and approval of the academic review committees.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent professional degree) in plasma physics or a related field, and experience with different computer environments and languages, especially Python, Matlab, IDL, FORTRAN and UNIX/LINX.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with working with tokamak computational modeling tools and their application to interpret experimental data. Familiarity with tokamak experimental data and measurement methods. Demonstrated track record of mentorship of junior scientists, post-doctoral fellows, or students. Publications in top-rated journals in the field and presentations at national and international conferences. Senior Research Scientists should also possess the ability to foster interdisciplinary research and have demonstrated a track record of successful grant funding.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
Applications must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/130245 and include: (a) curriculum vitae (b) statement of research (c) names of at least three references who may be asked to provide letters. Additional letters may be solicited for research scientist and senior research scientist candidates.
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The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics includes undergraduate and graduate studies in the fields of applied physics, applied mathematics, and materials science and engineering. The graduate program in applied physics includes plasma physics and controlled fusion; solid-state physics; optical and laser physics; and medical physics. The graduate program in applied mathematics includes research in applied analysis and atmospheric, oceanic, and earth physics. The graduate programs in materials science and engineering are described here.
The Department provides a home for undergraduate students seeking study of basic physics and mathematics and real exposure to the state-of-the-art and to the applications derived from such study. Each program provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of physics, mathematics, or materials science while providing curriculum flexibility by way of a spectrum of technical electives to pursue individual interests. Faculty members are able to provide individual guidance and mentoring due to the relatively small student-to-faculty ratio. Important elements of both the applied physics and applied mathematics programs are junior-senior research seminars and opportunities to pursue undergraduate research by working with a faculty mentor.
Important advancements in science and technology will be at the interface between pure science and mathematics and the traditional engineering disciplines. The Department's undergraduate programs prepare students to contribute to this advancement by following several routes. About half of our undergraduates enter graduate programs in engineering, applied science, physics, and mathematics. Others find technical, consulting, industrial, or computer-oriented employment immediately after receiving their bachelor of science degree. A smaller, but significant, fraction pursues medicine, law, or teaching.
As a department in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, we offer a Ph.D. degree in applied physics with specializations in applied mathematics, materials science and engineering, medical physics, plasma physics, and solid-state and optical physics. We contribute leadership to the interdepartmental committees of Applied Mathematics, Materials Science and Engineering and Solid State Science and Engineering, and Atmospheric and Planetary Science.
Our research activities generally span departmental boundaries at Columbia University. The Department acts as a focal point for interdisciplinary activities and the sharing of related ideas in science and mathematics through our ties with other departments including:
And other research centers and laboratories including:
- Columbia Nano Initiative
- Columbia Center for Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE)
- Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS)
- Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
- Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC)
- Materials Research Science & Engineering Center (MRSEC) for Precision Assembly of Superstratic and Superatomic Solids
- MURI Center: New Materials Approaches for Future Graphene-Based Devices
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