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Postdoctoral Fellow - Physics

5458393

Austin, TX

2 days ago

65000 USD

University of Texas at Austin

www.utexas.edu

Austin, TX

Gregory L. Fenves

$1 to $5 billion (USD)

College / University

Education

1883


Job Description

Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow - Physics
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Hiring Department:
Institute for Fusion Studies
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2022
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Description:
To conduct collaborative research in plasma physics, including experimental research in tokamaks. Research will be done in collaboration with experimental and theoretical researchers in the Department of Physics Institute of Fusion Studies (IFS) and with outside facilities such as DIII-D National Fusion Facility and EAST.
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Job Details:
General Notes
The IFS research contributes to the understanding of plasma phenomena important to fusion. The primary location for this position is on The University of Texas main campus in Austin, TX; however, there may be travel to DIII-D (San Diego, CA) and EAST (China). In addition to the experimental staff, the IFS is currently staffed with theory experts in MHD, computational physics and gyrokinetic simulations who emphasize theory-experiment comparison. There are opportunities for collaboration both in sophisticated analysis of experimental results and in development of experiments to challenge contemporary theory. This position is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Initially, the position is a one year assignment with the possibility for extension based on performance and funding availability.
Responsibilities
  • To work on design and development of electron cyclotron emission (ECE) diagnostics on domestic and international tokamaks
  • To work on the development of the ITER ECE diagnostics
  • To conduct and analyze experiments under direction of lead experimentalists and for disseminating, presenting and reporting research results. To publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific meetings
Required Qualifications
PhD in Plasma Physics or related area. PhD must have been received within three years from the date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in experimental physics. Experience in magnetic confinement fusion, with emphasis on transport and turbulence in tokamaks. Knowledge in turbulent/transport simulation suites such as TRANSP and TGLF.
Salary
$65,000
Working Conditions
  • Work will be performed in an academic research environment
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Work under pressure of deadlines
Required Materials
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of publications
  • Statement of research interests
  • 3 work references with their contact information, at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
  • E-Verify Poster (English)
    [PDF]
  • E-Verify Poster (Spanish)
    [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (English)
    [PDF]
  • Right To Work Poster (Spanish)
    [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the
2020 report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.


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