Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks a Staff Research Physicist with expertise in low-temperature magnetized plasmas and related low-pressure plasma devices with crossed electric and magnetic fields. The selected candidate will join the PPPL team of experts in the field of low temperature plasmas and will be involved in ongoing research efforts on plasma science and applications to microelectronics, space propulsion, and materials science. Applicants should have a solid background and practical experience in experimental methods for generation and characterization of low temperature plasmas with different degrees of magnetization and extensive experience in plasma diagnostics, including electrostatic probes, optical emission spectroscopy (OES), fast frame imaging and advanced laser diagnostics of plasmas with structured laser beams (e.g. ring-shaped beams). In addition, a theoretical knowledge and demonstrated skills and experience in simulations (fluid and PIC) relevant to low temperature magnetized plasmas are also required. Moreover, a background and experience in development and application of in-situ optical diagnostics (e.g. photoacoustic spectroscopy) for standoff detection of low concentration aerosol-based nanoparticle is highly desirable.
The candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive experimental characterization of low pressure magnetized and partially magnetized plasmas guided and supported with modeling, developing control methods of such plasmas and associated instabilities, and developing and implementing novel optical diagnostics of low temperature plasmas for industrial applications.
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Core Duties:
Education and Experience:
PhD in Physics.
A solid knowledge background and extensive experience in development and applications of
Experimental methods for generation and characterization of low temperature magnetized plasmas.
Plasma diagnostics, including electrostatic probes, optical emission spectroscopy (OES), fast frame imaging and advanced laser diagnostics of plasmas with structured laser beams (e.g. ring-shaped beams).
A background and experience in development and application of in-situ optical diagnostics (e.g. photoacoustic spectroscopy) for standoff detection of low concentration aerosol-based nanoparticle is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Hands on experience with optical hardware including spectrometers, diode lasers, pulsed laser sources (Nd:YAG, Dye lasers), and beam alignment, and imaging including CCD and iCCD cameras, optical filters is required.
Hands on experience with basic lab equipment including spectrometers, amplifiers, including insulation amplifiers, digitizers and data acquisition boards and relevant software is required.
Hands on experience with vacuum systems including operation of vacuum pumps, both mechanical fore vacuum and turbomolecular pumps, vacuum valves, gauges and flanges is required.
Experience in running fluid, hybrid and Particle-in-Cell computational codes is required.
Experience in development and application of optical diagnostics for high resolution in situ measurements of erosion and deposition due plasma-material interactions is desirable.
Working Conditions:
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