Postdoctoral Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, to join an MIT team in collaboration with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to operate x-ray diagnostics on the WEST tokamak at CEA/IRFM in France. Activities would include participation in the design, assembly, testing, installation, calibration and operation of a high-resolution imaging crystal spectrometer for ion temperature, rotation velocity and electron temperature profiles, and medium energy resolution x-ray cameras for impurity and electron energy distribution studies on the WEST device. Responsibilities would involve close interaction with staff at IRFM, MIT and PPPL, including performing data analysis and interpretation for multiple transport-related topics, writing papers and making presentations at appropriate conferences. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on satisfactory performance and continued funding. The position will be 100% off-campus at CEA/IRFM in France Application material should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references. This material should be submitted as a single PDF in the resume field of the application. 3/10/2026

Requirements

• PhD in physics, nuclear engineering or related fields
• general knowledge of fusion-grade plasma physics, including transport issues and basic atomic physics

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience of x-ray diagnostics
• familiarity with Dectris x-ray cameras

Responsibilities

• participation in the design, assembly, testing, installation, calibration and operation of a high-resolution imaging crystal spectrometer for ion temperature, rotation velocity and electron temperature profiles
• performing data analysis and interpretation for multiple transport-related topics
• writing papers and making presentations at appropriate conferences

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree