Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Plasma Turbulence

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory & The University of Maryland

A postdoctoral position is available in the area of computational plasma turbulence, to work on the development and application of 5-dimensional simulations of gyrokinetic turbulence in fusion energy devices. This work is aimed at developing improved algorithms for these challenging problems, harnessing parallel supercomputers to improve our understanding of turbulent transport in magnetic fusion devices, and, ultimately, optimizing fusion designs.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. with expertise in one or more of the following areas: applied mathematics, advanced computational algorithms, modern scientific computing tools, parallel supercomputers, plasma physics, astrophysics, or other areas involving computational fluid dynamics, gyrokinetic theory and simulation. The work would be carried out at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, through the Center for Multiscale Plasma Dynamics at the University of Maryland.
For more information about our work, see

http://w3.pppl.gov/~hammett
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http://www.cscamm.umd.edu/cmpd

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a description of relevant experience and research interests, and a list of 3 references, to Mr. Jean LaFonta, jlafonta [AT] cscamm.umd.edu

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CMPD Post-Doc
CSCAMM
4139 CSIC Building #406
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-3289

The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.