Research Associate
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The Research Associate conducts theoretical and computational research in fusion plasma physics, emphasizing gyrokinetic simulations of edge plasmas. The role applies gyrokinetic models to investigate turbulence, transport, transport barriers, and scrape-off-layer physics, and uses theory and simulation to interpret experimental observations. It also develops research capabilities, publishes and presents findings, mentors junior researchers, contributes to proposals, and builds collaborations.
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:Conduct original theoretical and computational research in fusion plasma physics, with particular emphasis on gyrokinetic simulations of edge plasmas.Apply both delta-f and full-f, cross-separatrix gyrokinetic models to study turbulence, transport, transport barriers, and scrape-off-layer physics.Use theory and simulation to interpret and understand experimental observations from U.S. and international magnetic-confinement fusion experiments.Develop new research topics and capabilities that complement and expand existing research programs within IFS.Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present findings at scientific conferences and workshops.Mentor and collaborate with graduate students and other junior researchers.Contribute to the development of research proposals and grant applications as a principal investigator, co-investigator, or key personnel.Develop productive collaborations with other IFS researchers, faculty, and external collaborators at universities, national laboratories, and international research institutions.
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