Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Scientist I
Job Summary:The in the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department, UW-Madison is seeking Scientist to provide support for our experimental activities focused on plasma heating and current drive in magnetically confined devices. The scientist’s duties are to: Identify research problems, design research methodologies, perform research, and help to prepare the results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research.
Additional information:- This position is being posted at Scientist 1, 2, and 3 levels. Level and pay are commensurate with experience and will be determined at the time of hire.
- It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
- The College of Engineering is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility.
Key Job Responsibilities:- Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
- Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
- Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
Department:College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics
Compensation:The starting salary for the position is $85,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review thefor more information.
Required Qualifications:- Experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics
- Experience working with scientific analysis software
Preferred Qualifications:- Postdoctoral experience working in experimental plasma physics or diagnostics
- Postdoctoral experience working with scientific analysis software
- Proficiency with Python, LabVIEW, C/C++ and/or FORTRAN
- Experience with electronic circuit design, layout, and fabrication
- Experience with optical system design and maintenance
- Experience with real-time / embedded systems
- Experience with power electronics, tokamak auxiliary heating / current drive systems
- Familiarity with CAD
Education:Required: PhD in Physics, nuclear engineering, electrical or computer engineering or equivalent
How to Apply:Please go to the Apply Now area and select your current UW Employment Status. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Letter of qualifications
Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
Contact Information:Dina Christenson
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